Respiratory syncytial virus is a common, highly contagious illness that often causes mild upper respiratory symptoms, akin to a cold. In babies, particularly those with tiny airways, RSV can cause the ...

Health experts have issued a warning to three groups of people who are vulnerable to “severe” illness as hospital cases of ...

Norovirus is commonly referred to as the stomach flu, stomach bug or as the “cruise ship virus” because it’s often the cause ...

Hospitals in England have been hit by a storm of norovirus infections as the number of beds taken up by patients with the virus reached a record high last week.   An average 1,160 patients a day were ...

RSV infection that is managed via primary care in children under 5 years of age leads to a substantial burden for families, primary care resources, and society.

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

The United States is experiencing its worst flu season in 15 years, with high rates of infection, hospitalizations and deaths ...

Dr. Jose Morales Moreno has dedicated his career to the treatment of children and the advancement of pediatric medicine.

RSV infections are common but while most people are fine 29,000 children are admitted to hospital in the UK every year ...

COVID-19, the flu and RSV have many symptoms in common, so it may be challenging to differentiate between them, according to ...

Beyond just a common cold - discover how seemingly harmless sneezing and chills could indicate the presence of five dangerous ...

It’s not just stress and anxiety that’s an issue with hurried child syndrome. A packed agenda can also be an issue for your child’s development if they don’t have time and space for unstructured play ...