‘Sneeze neurons’ activated by triggers such as pollen or a viral infection send an achoo signal, whereas cough neurons induce a hack. Does a whiff of pollen trigger a sneeze or a cough? Scientists ...

DES MOINES, Iowa – Early fall pollen counts for allergens like grass, trees, and especially ragweed are up. From itchy eyes to runny noses, these allergens can cause a variety of pesky symptoms. Yet, ...

Stress urinary incontinence is caused by weak pelvic floor muscles, which can develop after pregnancy or childbirth. (Getty Images) Accidentally peeing when you sneeze, laugh, cough or exercise can be ...

Whooping cough cases are rising, and doctors are bracing for yet another tough year. There have been 8,485 cases reported in 2025, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

The sneezing, itchy eyes and coughing elicited by some allergens are caused by proteins creating holes in airway cells, reports a study published this week in Nature 1. The findings challenge ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system. Although often dismissed as a seasonal illness, it can lead to severe complications such as ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had a quick cough, just a tickle. Do I have to apologize to the people around me? I didn’t do it intentionally. Same with a sneeze. I could maybe give an “excuse me,” but I’ve ...

The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department says whooping cough is caused by a bacteria and easily spreads from person to person through contact with droplets of saliva expelled by an infected ...

APH said through September, Austin-Travis County has seen 115 cases of whopping cough – also called pertussis – overall, ...

The sneezing, itchy eyes and coughing elicited by some allergens are caused by proteins creating holes in airway cells, reports a study published this week in Nature. The findings challenge scientists ...