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The risk of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is on the rise, along with that of other illnesses including the flu, stomach flu and COVID-19.

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According to the CDC, during the week of December 5 alone, 91 outbreaks of norovirus were reported, an increase from late ...

Before making your choice of baby thermometer, here are some things you may want to bear in mind: Many parents use baby ...

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Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept ...

Knowing the right Tylenol dosing for infants is important to avoid overdose or other side effects. Tylenol is an ...

Fall and winter are often considered prime times for colds and flu, but some viral illnesses surge in the spring, too.