Cases of whooping cough have exploded to over 32,000 in 2024. Here's what you need to know about this serious illness and how ...

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.

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

Is there a new illness that’s causing lingering coughs? When should you see a doctor for a cough that’s hanging around? We ...

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

Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading in humans -- including those causing flu, COVID, whooping cough and ...

Whooping cough’s medical name is Pertussis. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Pertussis is caused by the bacteria Bordetella Pertussis. Whooping cough bacteria attach to the ...

Whooping cough cases are nearly five times higher than cases reported in 2023, with the CDC urging people to get vaccinated.

Program Director for the McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Dr. Santina Wheat joins Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss all things health. Listen in while Dr. Wheat shares updates ...