Health & Wellness

With plenty of winter viruses spreading in the Chicago area this holiday season, it can be tricky to tell what illness you might have. But if sore throat is one of your symptoms, there’s one thing to look for that might indicate it’s not strep throat.

The wintertime viral season is upon us, and medical experts say the norovirus is having a huge impact right now. In recent weeks, doctors say there has been a 50 percent increase in the illness. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

Multiple Illinois health systems have implemented full or partial mask mandates amid a continuing uptick in respiratory infections across the state.

Cases of norovirus are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to data from to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and with holiday gatherings set to continue this week, what should you look for?

Earlier this month, health officials confirmed the first known severe illness in the U.S.

Know someone with a stomach bug this holiday season? They’re not alone — cases of norovirus are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to data from to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Armpit pain can be caused by many issues, from muscle strains to swollen lymph nodes. Here are possible causes of underarm pain and when to see a doctor.

Outbreaks are often seen on cruise ships, in congregate living situations like nursing homes and jails, as well as schools and other places where people are close together.

Most people think of physical therapy as rehabilitation. But many physical therapists want the profession to be seen as preventive medicine. Think of a physical therapist the way you do a dentist. You go regularly and get checked out even if you’re not having a problem. You could have an exam that would include your health history and current health...

‘Tis the season for celebration, and unfortunately, sickness. And it appears the Chicago area is not immune. NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter reports.

Health officials have raised concerns about the possibility of a “silent” surge of COVID-19 this winter.

‘Tis the season for celebration, and unfortunately, sickness. And it appears the Chicago area is not immune.

There’s a saying that breakfast is the most important meal of day. But where do longevity experts stand on the matter? Opinions vary more than you’d think.

In the midst of all the holiday gatherings, health officials in Illinois are warning of an uptick in a number of illnesses spreading currently.

The U.S. has recorded over 32,000 whooping cough cases this year, compared with around 5,100 as of mid-December last year. Infants are most vulnerable to the bacterial infection.

Illinois health officials advised of an uptick in respiratory illnesses on Monday as families geared up for holiday celebrations in the following days.

As holiday gatherings are on the horizon for many, doctors are warning of a local rise in RSV cases. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.

Respiratory viruses typically experience their highest levels in the wintertime, and this year will likely be no different.

What does “healthy” mean? New guidelines for food labels focus on what we should eat, instead of what we shouldn’t.

COVID, norovirus, whooping cough, bird flu, dengue fever — there is no shortage of viruses making headlines in the U.S. right now. But why does it seem like so many are getting sick lately?