Tis the season for sniffling, coughing and calling out of work. Here's what to know about the pathogens circulating in the U.S. this December.

Influenza cases are down across the United States, but a new flu strain mutation identified in August is causing a spike in ...

Which U.S. states have issued mask mandates for December 2025, as viruses and other illnesses cause hospitals and doctor's ...

While some may be under the impression that getting the flu is similar to having a cold, a Canadian doctor warns that influenza can lead to serious and even deadly complications.

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Influenza cases are slowly rising in Kentucky, signaling the beginning of flu season. Is the cold weather to blame?

“A common cold usually causes a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, a sore throat, mild cough and mild fatigue,” explains Dr ...

Expert health guidance explains the key differences between a common cold and the flu, how they are spread, how to treat them ...

Both colds and flu are respiratory ailments but originate from distinct viruses. "Colds are predominantly caused by viruses, ...

According to Public Health Scotland, laboratory-confirmed influenza cases between December 1 and 7 rose from 1,875 to 2,331 - ...

Wash your hands and cover your mouth. Here are more simple tips on how to prevent winter illnesses as we head into the ...

"The key difference is that flu tends to come on suddenly and much more severely, whereas cold symptoms are milder and ...