Alternative medicine experts say which herbs and tricks they use on sick days. Oct. 30, 2008 — -- A cold is the most common illness on the planet, and having a medical degree hardly makes you ...

ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

It's not easy to tell these health conditions apart based on their symptoms alone. Find out about the differences between these illnesses.

Flu season is not over yet, experts warn. Is there a second wave coming? Here's how to protect yourself as influenza keeps spreading.

What used to be a predictable “cold and flu season” has evolved into a formidable “triple threat” of the flu, RSV, and COVID-19—and now, the highly contagious norovirus is joining the headlines. For ...

We're at the crossroads of COVID-19, the flu, the common cold, RSV and norovirus. Many of them have different symptoms, but some of those symptoms overlap. "It can be very annoying," said Newport ...

H3N2 influenza cases are rising across India. Doctors explain how it differs from a common cold, key danger signs like chest pain and low oxygen, who is at risk, and when to seek urgent medical care.

These fills give insight into rates of infections and how they’re being treated. Tamiflu fills typically peak between December and February. A jump in fills before December may indicate an early flu ...

Although there are some products on the market that can work, many cold and flu medicines do very little. Most of the time, you're better off focusing on sleep and diet. Here are several cold and flu ...