Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Achoo!

Respiratory illnesses are spreading across Richland County. The common cold, influenza, COVID-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are the most prevalent sicknesses, according to Denise Close, ...

Thanks to pollen and other tiny particles that cause inflammation, seasonal allergies have arrived -- and there's reason to believe they're getting worse. According to the US Centers for Disease ...

ATLANTA — Itchy, watery eyes and sneezing fits could be signs of fall allergies. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon learned what’s kicking up this time of year, leading to your symptoms.

ATLANTA — Sniffling, sneezing, runny eyes? It’s still winter, but spring allergies are already hitting Georgians. Channel 2′s Linda Stouffer asked allergy doctors about spring allergies starting early ...

What are the symptoms of Covid? The answer has changed after nearly three years in the coronavirus pandemic, largely depending on your vaccination status. Nexstar Media reports the ZOE Health Study, a ...

Pollen counts in Brevard County are expected to reach "high" levels, peaking at 11.1 on a 12-point scale. Pollen triggers ...

The symptoms of the COVID-19 Omicron variant include a runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing, and a sore throat, according to a statement by the ministry. On 17 December, the GAVI Alliance, which co ...

The next time you spot a sea sponge, say “gesundheit!” Some sponges regularly “sneeze” to clear debris from their porous bodies. It’s “like someone with a runny nose,” says team member Sally Leys, an ...

Cough and congestion are common for many children this time of year, signaling any number of illnesses. For parents, it’s important to identify the exact cause of your child’s discomfort, as ...

Cats sneeze occasionally, and you usually don't need to worry about a stray sneeze or two. Respiratory infections, vaccines, allergies, and nasal blockages may cause more frequent sneezing. If your ...