Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

CALIFORNIA, USA — On Jan. 1, California workers get new additions for paid sick leave in 2025, adding to what they can use it for. Generally speaking, California employers have to provide five days or ...

You've laid out the party outfits. You've baked the cookies. You've wrapped the presents. You're all ready to hit up the big holiday party. Then your child wakes up with the sniffles. Can you still go ...

As we approach winter — and all the illnesses that come with this time of year — many Americans are looking for proactive measures to protect their health. Between loading up on citrus fruits and ...

An Indian restaurant’s “Thanksgiving feast” has allegedly caused 35 people to get sick, according to King County Public Health. The restaurant, Kanishka Cuisine of India in downtown Seattle, prepared ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Respiratory illness season is here in North Carolina, and one virus is already spreading at a rapid pace. Flu activity is rising ...

Who’s tired of being sick? Me, definitely. So many family members, friends and coworkers would raise their hands right now, too, if I asked them. Since temperatures dropped across the United States, ...

If it seems like you’re entering yet another holiday season feeling ill and rundown, it’s not all in your head. Doctors say the stress of the holiday season can raise the odds you’ll get sick. That ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Applejack Tree Farm in Augusta opened Friday to kick off the Christmas holiday season. Guests can pick out their perfect Christmas tree from the farm’s selection of evergreens ...

Young children get sick far more often than adults, and it is completely normal. Most healthy kids come down with about six viral illnesses a year—and preschoolers and early elementary-aged children ...

Though Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) had a strong quarter, its stock performance this year has been lackluster. Apple shareholders have plenty to worry about. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?