Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory tract.

Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading in ...

Oklahoma reports a surge in whooping cough and upper respiratory illnesses, prompting hospitals to advise when to seek emergency care amid rising cases of flu and other upper respiratory illnesses.

Feeling under the weather? Local health officials are tracking a variety of viruses making rounds in the community right now.

Doctors highlight 11 diseases that may cause significant issues by 2025, including a potential resurgence of Covid-19 and the ...