Most colds clear up on their own, but some get worse. Here are the warning signs your cold is getting worse—and when to ...

It's once again the time of year for an uptick in illnesses such as colds, the flu, COVID and RSV. Here are the signs and ...

We all know the vital precautions to keep babies safe from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). While the virus is the leading cause of infant hospitalization nationwide, it can also impact adults over ...

ARE you one of the thousands who have got a cold that simply will not budge? A mutant superflu, dubbed “subclade K” or H3N2, ...

Most colds go away within 7–10 days, but some symptoms, like coughing and congestion, can linger for weeks. How long a cold will last depends largely on your age, general health, and the type of cold ...

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

Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu -- or COVID-19. The illnesses all share similar symptoms, sometimes making it hard to distinguish ...

That annoying sniffle started yesterday, and now your throat feels scratchy. A few years ago, you wouldn’t have thought twice before dismissing it as just another cold. But in our post-pandemic world, ...

Walking pneumonia, a lung infection caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae, tends to be most common among older children and adolescents but in 2024 has been rampant among young children.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infection that affects your lungs, nose, throat, and breathing passages. You get it when infected droplets enter your nose, eyes, or mouth. This might happen ...

“While colds are usually mild and self-limiting, both colds and flu can lead to complications such as sinusitis, ear ...