Norovirus, which is most often spread through contaminated food or water, has been making its rounds again during the winter season. While the symptoms can hit hard and fast, the small silver lining ...

We often discuss depression and dementia separately, although scientists have long observed a connection between the two: People with depression appear to have a higher likelihood of developing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...

Flu cases are surging across the United States, with 32 states and jurisdictions reporting high or very high activity. A new influenza strain, Subclade K or "super flu," has emerged, though it has not ...

A new flu variant fueling a fast-paced rise in cases across the state has brought with it some symptoms unlike those many have come to associate with the virus. As cases reach "very high" levels in ...

The Stratus variant is fueling COVID-19 cases around the country. Symptoms of the virus look slightly different right now. Here, doctors share what to look out for and how to protect yourself from the ...

(NEXSTAR) – It’s that time of year again. The coughing, sneezing and sniffling is all around us, as both influenza and COVID-19 start to spread. When you start to feel sick, it can be hard to tell ...

COVID-19, the flu, and RSV are currently circulating and share many similar symptoms. Symptoms for all three illnesses can include cough, fever, fatigue, and a runny or stuffy nose. Medical attention ...

You've probably heard that some types of cancer are mysteriously rising in people under age 50. Right now, the list includes colon and rectal cancers, followed by uterine, blood, kidney and breast.

The term “ministroke” can be a bit of a head-scratcher: How can there be a tiny form of a full-blown medical emergency? Thanks to the misleading modifier, it’s often perceived as something you don’t ...

Source: National Cancer Society/Unsplash Just about any patient with a chronic illness has probably seen a healthcare professional who dismissed their symptoms. Statements meant to be reassuring, like ...