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, ...

Are sick days a benefit I’m free to use however I want? By Kwame Anthony Appiah I am leaving my job in a couple of months. I have about one month of sick days stored up, which I would like to count as ...

Liza, an emergency medicine physician, had a fever and a persistent cough, but rigid shift requirements left her little flexibility. Returning from maternity leave recently, she worried that calling ...

Starting Thursday, May 1, Missouri workers will have more flexibility if they get sick. Proposition A’s earned sick leave provision is taking effect, after surviving repeated challenges in the courts ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...

Con la llegada de las tecnologías habilitadoras de la Industria 4.0/5.0, como la inteligencia artificial, el big data o blockchain, la pregunta ya no es si debemos incluir estas herramientas en la ...

Encoders are widely used in the motion control and automation industry to monitor the position and speed of motors. This information can be used by the motion control electronics to detect if the ...

Norovirus isn't the only disease surging in the U.S. this week, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported high levels of respiratory illnesses across the country. Illnesses ...

Grandma’s warnings about catching a cold walking barefoot on a chilly floor or going outside with wet hair have some truth. Colder temperatures, especially in winter months, won’t cause a common cold.

Getting back into exercise after illness can be challenging. Tips for returning to exercise after being sick include starting at home, keeping hydrated, and avoiding overexertion. People who want to ...

In a shocking announcement, the Las Vegas, Nevada-based metal festival Sick New World has announced that it is canceling its 2025 event. This announcement comes only two months after the festival ...