The Mayo Clinic warns COVID-19 and the common cold share similar symptoms, especially early in the onset.

So, you woke up with a sore throat — is it COVID-19, allergies, a cold or something else entirely? With winter weather on its way, it's virtually impossible not to catch some sort of illness. But when ...

She explained: “With a cold, a cough will be mild, while a flu cough will seem dry.” The NHS website explained that cold ...

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

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

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.

A cough is the most common crossover symptom between a cold and the flu. Other symptoms, such as a sore throat, sneezing or a runny nose, can sometimes happen with the flu – though it's less common.

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 ...

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, ...

You can expect to see the usual suspects in terms of COVID-19 symptoms this December, board certified family medicine ...

A newer COVID variant called XFG is currently fueling cases of the virus across the country. Nicknamed “ Stratus,” this ...