Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

Illinois health officials released a warning Monday as whooping cough cases in the state rose to their highest levels in two ...

While alcohol vapours may create a temporary cooling or numbing sensation, this effect is superficial and does not address ...

On this week's Ask the GP on Lunchtime Live, one texter asked if they should take a cough bottle when they feel unwell. Dr ...

DEVASTATED daughters have blasted a private health provider over “catastrophic” failings after it took years for the true ...

A Northland pediatrician fears infants in the region will die from whooping cough unless more pregnant women and young babies ...

Laura Higginson's husband broke down in tears during an inquest while describing the moment he was called into the hospital ...

Some over-the-counter medications can be used to treat symptoms of the common cold. But not all of them are effective.

The Junction City Animal Shelter is back open for normal business hours. The animal shelter posted on social media that the ...

Beautifully packaged, the 12 Jays of X-Mas Gift Box offers a curated journey through some of the Emerald Triangle’s most ...

Analysts say a late Black Friday this year has distorted sales figures, but consumers’ are exercising ‘underlying caution’ on ...

The husband of a woman who died after being given an overdose of painkillers at Whiston Hospital broke down in tears as he ...