A 45-year-old woman in Kolkata has been diagnosed with human coronavirus HKU1 (HCoV-HKU1), a respiratory virus that can cause ...

A new study reveals that herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), commonly known for causing cold sores, can travel through the nasal ...

the lung-infecting pathogens known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) trigger mild cold-like symptoms. But in infants and seniors, these viruses can ...

Seasonal influenza is not just a minor inconvenience—it can lead to serious health complications, especially in high-risk ...

In February 2025, flu rates spiked to the highest levels seen in at least 15 years, with flu outpacing COVID-19 infections ...

Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days.The ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am on a low-sodium diet by choice. I do not add salt to anything, except when I bake for others. I have ...

As the seasons shift, it can be harder to distinguish between the symptoms of the common cold, Covid-19, the flu and allergies, since all can have similar symptoms. This can lead to confusion as ...

Smartwatches could be our secret weapon against pandemics, detecting infections before symptoms appear with up to 90% ...

There has been a steep surge in flu like cases in all of Delhi-NCR with people complaining of fever, cough, cold and other ...