In 2023, there was one case of whooping cough reported in Catawba County, Killian said. In 2024, there were five reported ...

One might think they are alone in their battle with spring allergies, but nobody is. The struggle is real. If severe enough, they truly can impact people’s lives in a negative way. Fortunately, the ...

Day. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) TB is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB most commonly affects the lungs, when it is called ...

Tiffany Wallace, from Wilmington, North Carolina, used to hate seeing photos of her side profile. And, after years of feeling ...

Observe World Tuberculosis Day 2025 by taking proactive steps towards a healthier lifestyle. Practice these simple yet ...

At a certain point, there’s no stopping a sneeze. But doctors say there are ways to turn down the volume of an “achoo.” ...

Arterial vascular grafts are promising for vascular reconstruction but face risk of restenosis. Here, the authors report an electronic vascular conduit for in situ, long-term monitoring of ...

Being healthy during spring break is nothing to sneeze at. Here are some traveler tips to keep you sickness free during the big vacation.

“Our airways have ways of protecting themselves,” she said. “And those large particles we can sneeze out of our system before they do any harm. But we can inhale fine particles into the deepest parts ...

Symptoms of climate change, such as extreme weather events and wildfires, can significantly impact air quality, potentially leading to increased pollutants and allergens, posing health risks.

A fully functional immune system can distinguish healthy tissue from unwanted substances. If it detects an unwanted substance, it will mount an immune response — a complex attack to protect the ...