U.S. Flu Cases Hit 7 Million Mark: CDC

FRIDAY, Jan. 11, 2019 -- The flu season is picking up steam, with about 7 million Americans having been struck by a strain of the flu virus, health officials said Friday.

Almost half of those folks went to a doctor, while between 69,000 and 84,000 people have been hospitalized for flu-related illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new release.

Persistent Cough May Mean See Your Doctor

SATURDAY, Jan. 5, 2019 -- After suffering through a cold, many people still have a persistent cough -- but why?

According to Dr. Jonathan Parsons, director of the Asthma Center at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, here are some reasons for a continuing cough:

Don't Let Holiday Season Stress Worsen Your Allergies, Asthma

SUNDAY, Dec. 16, 2018 -- Reducing stress could cut your risk of allergy and asthma symptoms during the holidays.

"Studies show stress can cause a number of negative health effects, including causing more symptoms for allergy and asthma sufferers," said Dr. Todd Mahr, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.