In addition to allergies, COVID-19, RSV, influenza and a new Cicada COVID variant are on the rise. But which one do you have? Here's the differences ...

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 ...

The influenza virus hijacks human cells in the nose and throat to make copies of itself. (Dreamstime) The influenza virus hijacks human cells in the nose and throat to make copies of itself.

Many people confuse flu with the common cold, but experts warn that influenza can lead to serious complications and ...

Learn the critical differences between flu and cold symptoms this season, and discover why flu vaccinations are vital for health and wellbeing during African Vaccination Week.

Dear Dr. Roach: What is the difference between a cold and the flu? — A.T.R. Answer: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused ...

At first glance, a cold and the flu look pretty similar. Stuffy nose, sore throat, misery. But the difference is important because while colds are pretty mild the flu can be deadly. The two share ...

Dear A.T.R.: Both colds and influenza (the "flu") are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B ...

As colder temperatures set in for many U.S. states, the uncertainties of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to linger, leaving many people still wondering if the cough and aches they feel are ...