Also, instead of acetaminophen, some combination products use ibuprofen, known to many as Motrin, to reduce a fever or treat ...

In most parts of the U.S., fall marks the start of cold and flu season. This means kids will face higher risks of getting ...

Washington, D.C. has the highest number of people infected with the flu in the entire country, according to the latest report ...

A rather nasty one, this – or at least, a messy one. Norovirus – also known as “Norwalk virus” or the ever-evocative “winter ...

It’s not like no one has tried. In the late ‘90s and early aughts, a now-defunct company, ViroPharma, developed an antiviral ...

Experts fear the outbreak of flu will continue to pick up pace in the coming weeks as a result of more people socialising ...

Finding a cure for colds and the flu is tricky to say the least, but new science may help you prevent them or at least ...

A common disease can occur even from small injuries like improperly cutting nails. Awareness is crucial for prevention.

Both children and adults can get fevers after surgery ... You should also get medical care if your fever does not come down within an hour of taking a dose of a fever-reducer such as Tylenol. A ...

Decongestants, for example, can help improve stuffiness; analgesics can reduce pain and fever; and other types of medications ... These medications also are pain relievers. Aspirin and acetaminophen ...

A new study suggests that acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, can cause complications in some people over age 65. Drs. Marc ...