Influenza is on the rise. Flu activity was "high" or "very high" in 32 states and jurisdictions, as of Dec. 30, according to ...

The common cold looks trivial compared with illnesses that fill intensive care units, yet it still knocks out workers, ...

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms. Vaccines are available for COVID-19, the flu and RSV. However, there is no ...

Learn more about the common cold, the viruses that cause it, and why it’s so difficult to find a vaccine for it.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Cold and flu season is here, and Michigan health officials are encouraging residents get immunized now amid National Influenza Vaccination Week. "The flu season is unpredictable, and we do not want to ...

Rhinoviruses and endemic coronaviruses are the main causes of the common cold. Recent studies show “common” cold viruses can cause severe and even fatal illness in healthy adults. Infection with ...

Common cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms and cases can spike during the year-ending holidays, according to Johns Hopkins winter ...

Share on Pinterest Cold-like symptoms can be caused by several illnesses and can linger for a while. Kate Wieser/Getty Images As COVID, influenza, RSV, and the common cold increase this time of year, ...

Understanding the subtle distinctions can help you respond faster and keep the rest of your household healthy.

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found a remedy for their plantar wart.

Respiratory tract infections are common childhood illnesses. They can spread easily through the air we breathe or via our hands. You can treat most symptoms at home while the body clears the infection ...