A viral outbreak in China is raising concerns reminiscent of 2019, but this time the focus is on human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a common respiratory virus. Western experts stress transparency, with US ...

Brits are being warned that symptoms like headaches and fatigue, commonly associated with colds and flu, could be signs of ...

A high fever, often over 101°F (38.3°C), can be a sign of HMPV, especially in children and older adults. Feeling extremely ...

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, ...

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Time your cold and flu drink (containing paracetamol) so that it’ll kick in when you need it most - as you’re trying to fall ...

China's development model is at a crossroads, with a choice between much higher spending on pensions and healthcare or ...

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Zubair Wahab, a Karachi-based wholesale medicine dealer, confirmed that the claims of an unannounced increase in the prices ...

Wearing a medical-grade mask or respirator can decrease the risk of infection. Good hand hygiene and proper sneezing and cough etiquette can also decrease the risk of transmission.