Every year, as temperatures drop, sneezing, coughing, and fever become commonplace. But what many dismiss as just another seasonal nuisance can sometimes be something far more serious. The common cold ...

It's not easy to tell these health conditions apart based on their symptoms alone. Find out about the differences between these illnesses.

Dear A.T.R.: Both colds and influenza (the "flu") are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused ...

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms.

This browser does not support the Video element. 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 ...

With flu season in full swing, health experts are urging people to take extra precautions, especially those with chronic ...

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPHFlu A affects both humans and animals, while flu B affects only humans. You may notice that flu A tends to appear earlier in the flu season than flu B. You can ...

It's flu season right now, and the U.S. is in the midst of a wave that's straining hospitals. But not all influenza is the same. There are some notable differences between flu A and flu B strains. On ...

Flu A and flu B are the most common strains of the flu that circulate in humans. The U.S. is currently in the middle of flu season, with a high number of cases reported across the country. There are ...