As spring quickly approaches and allergies ramp up — thanks to the premature pollen bomb that dropped this week, leaving the susceptible more congested than usual — here comes more bad news: Your diet could be making everything worse. That’s because certain foods can aggravate nasal congestion, which could potentially lead to a sinus infection, experts say. … Read more
Sick of winter yet? Children can suffer seven to 10 respiratory infections and spend up to 140 days with cold-related symptoms during the dreaded cold and flu season, Dr. Melanie Wilson-Taylor, a pediatrician at NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital, told Health Matters. Heather Baharestani, a 39-year-old mom and advertising executive from Manhattan, told The Post that … Read more
Every winter brings colds, influenza and other respiratory ailments that can spread quickly, particularly among children. Laura Santos, MD, associate division director of pediatric critical care at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, offers some reassurance for parents, including how to care for children with respiratory illnesses, signs that may indicate more serious illness and tips … Read more
As everyone continues to cough and sniffle through the winter, this health hack might be the cure. The hashtag #ImmunityCubes has 4.6 billion views on TikTok as as experts warn of the continued tripledemic — the surge of RSV, flu and COVID-19 cases. Immunity cubes are made from nutritious ingredients that are blended together and … Read more
Can’t shake that wheezing cough or a bad case of the sniffles? There’s a reason you’re chronically sick during flu season — COVID-19, RSV, 100-day cough, the common cold, oh my! — and, better yet, something you can do about it. For those not wanting to stick to a diet of cough drops and syrups the whole … Read more
With cold and flu season comes chronic sniffles, but what about that persistent cough that you just can’t shake? New Yorkers have recently reported an unusually dry cough that seems to not be accompanied by any other symptoms of illness and plagues sufferers for weeks on end. “No joke, everyone is coughing in New York … Read more
As it seems everyone is fighting off some kind of sickness, medical experts have advised when you should see a doctor. New York City is one of a handful of hotspots experiencing high rates of respiratory illnesses this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. All of the hotspots had either high or … Read more
With flu season in full swing — and other seasonal respiratory infections also spiking across the U.S. — experts say it’s important to keep your immune system strong and healthy during this time of year. One way to combat seasonal illness is to regularly consume key nutrients and proteins that help improve immune health, according to Amy … Read more
A mom of two from Scotland feels “lucky to be alive” after a rare flesh-eating disease left her with a butt wound 20 centimeters deep. It “looks like a peach that someone has taken a huge bite out of on one side,” Tracy de Jongh Eglin, 59, lamented to SWNS. The former events manager, who … Read more
Need a DIY cold and flu remedy? Some experts — and many TikTokers — swear by this one. Both honey and garlic have been praised for their health benefits for years, so some health boosters are combining the two to double up on their benefits. “I learned you can capture the immune support and symptom-relieving … Read more
Wander down the cold-medicine aisle in any drugstore and you’ll find an eye-watering variety of pills, capsules, nasal sprays and potions. Do any of them really work? That’s a legitimate question following the September announcement from the Food and Drug Administration that phenylephrine — an ingredient in dozens of cold and allergy meds — is … Read more
US average life expectancy has increased by slightly more than a year — another sign that America is slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Life expectancy at birth was 77.5 years in 2022, rising by 1.1 years from 76.4 years in 2021, according to a report published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and … Read more
Heart disease kills more people in the US than any other cause of death — yet many Americans aren’t aware of one major genetic risk factor. Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a protein that can greatly increase the chances of a heart attack when it’s present in high levels in the blood. Fox News Digital spoke with Dr. … Read more
As cold and flu season gets underway this fall, Fox News Digital reached out to and spoke with a number of health professionals for their advice on natural remedies to consider when a person comes down with either of these illnesses. Here are their recommendations, advice and insight. As always, it’s wise to check with your physician … Read more
The U.S. flu season is underway, with at least seven states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted new flu data on Friday, showing very high activity last week in Louisiana, and high activity in Alabama, Florida, … Read more
A pineapple a day keeps the doctor away? One tropical fruit-loving mom has gone viral for Dole-ing out a chunk of unusual advice on how to whack down cold and flu germs this winter season — by drinking lots of pineapple-infused water. “This is my go-to when my family is sick. It’s quick and easy … Read more
When it comes to preventing a miserable, deadly disease — better late than never. Health professionals are reminding people that there’s still time to get vaccinated before Thanksgiving, especially as the threat of a possible “tripledemic” of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) looms. “The bottom line is that the flu is not to … Read more
For most people, getting the flu means a few days of sickness and then a return to regular life. But for Kristin Fox, a 42-year-old mother and high-school principal in Ohio, the virus led to the loss of her arms and legs — and the start of a long, challenging journey to a new normal. … Read more
We’ve all heard the old adage about chicken soup doubling as medicine — but can it really help alleviate cold symptoms, especially now in the fall and with winter up ahead? Fox News Digital reached out to experts for their input on whether this age-old comfort food has some healing powers. While it won’t actually … Read more
After being stuffed into an airplane cabin for a long, redeye flight from overseas, you’re finally on your way home — but first, the government wants to shove a cotton swab up your nose. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking passengers returning from international destinations at four U.S. airports to volunteer for … Read more