A long-lasting formulation of an antiviral drug greatly reduced people’s risk of a symptomatic flu infection in a trial, and ...

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Signs and symptoms of measles include: Cold-like symptoms: High temperature; runny or blocked nose; sneezing; a cough; red, ...

Doctors compare household painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, explaining their mechanisms and when each works best ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female in good health. I am up to date on all vaccines, but I would like to know why after each COVID shot (about every six months), I have a debilitating ...

Flu-like symptoms during a menstrual period are common and may have a link to hormone levels. Learn what causes these symptoms and how to manage them.

More than 500 people have died from flu-related causes this season, according to a statement released by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The figure marks the highest number ...

She believes this movement extends beyond cold and flu treatments, paving the way for plant-based NSAIDs to be used in other areas, like chronic pain and autoimmune disorders.

“Conventional cold and flu drugs—like dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, and guaifenesin—came onto the market in the 1950s and 60s.

Ibuprofen is a commonly used painkiller for aches and pains, including back pain, period pain, toothache, and symptoms of colds, flu, or coronavirus (COVID-19), according to NHS. It also treats ...

By some measures, this year’s flu season is the worst in 15 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded at least 24 million cases of influenza and 310,000 hospitalizations ...

But the flu, most commonly or more commonly, is associated with fevers and chills than just a common cold, and the symptoms can often be more severe. Conner: Well, what's your best advice for managing ...