COVID-19 and the common cold can share similar symptoms, but there also are symptoms that distinguish the two from each other. Here is what to know about some of the important differences between ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's cold and flu season again. (Getty Images) (HUIZENG HU via Getty Images) This time of year, there are a number of viruses ...

A newly discovered immune response inside the nose could explain why respiratory illnesses like RSV, Covid, the common cold and flu thrive in winter, according to research published Tuesday in The ...

Many people are reporting the "worst cold ever". But are colds really much worse this year? And, if so, what is causing it? We asked consultant microbiologist Fidelma Fitzpatrick to explain. Yes, some ...

For those who get sick during the fall and winter, the diagnosis could be a toss-up. With the threat of the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV in the mix, it can be tricky to determine the culprit.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and cough are all symptoms that the flu (aka influenza) shares with other respiratory viruses.

RSV causes a mild infection similar to the common cold. But, RSV is more likely to cause fever, wheezing, and difficulty eating. Both may be treated at home without medical intervention within around ...

If you get sick with a cold during the summer, it might catch you by surprise. It turns out those rays of sunshine can’t protect you from the pesky viruses that cause the common cold. And while it’s ...

A sweeping analysis of more than a thousand patients finds that antibiotics offer no relief for viral colds or purulent nasal discharge, while increasing side effects. Study: Antibiotics for the ...