The vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses and should not be treated with antibiotics, suggest new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Although sinus ...

A sinus infection is inflammation of the sinuses, which are the air spaces around your nose, eyes, cheeks, and forehead. It is also called sinusitis. When the sinuses are inflamed, drainage is blocked ...

The dreaded stuffy nose – that uncomfortable pressure and congestion that makes every breath a chore and every night’s sleep an exercise in frustration. But is it just seasonal allergies acting up, or ...

Coughing can be caused by pollution or viral infections. Experts explain key differences, warning signs and when simple care is enough.

Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is a common virus; the World Health Organization has estimated that as many as two-thirds of people worldwide who are under age 50 may be infected. HSV-1 can spread ...

You wake up with a scratchy throat and that vague feeling of unwellness. Is it just allergies? The start of a cold? Or something that might need antibiotics? Knowing the difference between viral and ...

Herpes viruses are common infections that can lie dormant in the body without causing symptoms. Sometimes, the herpes virus may reactivate as meningitis, a severe viral infection of the brain. Herpes ...

Vaccination against hepatitis B is a common recommendation, but what exactly is it preventing? HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his advisory group plan to meet this week to discuss and vote on ...

Vabbing, a viral social media trend involving dabbing vaginal secretions on the body to attract partners, has sparked health concerns. Doctors warn that the practice is unsafe and can disrupt healthy ...

A stretch of viral DNA in the mouse genome gives cells in early-stage embryos the potential to become almost any cell type in ...