“Meanwhile, flu typically causes a sudden onset of fever, severe tiredness and weakness, muscle and joint aches, a headache, ...

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

A common cold causes mild symptoms like coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, and a sore throat. This type of upper respiratory tract infection can be caused by one of more than 200 viruses. Cold symptoms ...

There’s no shortage of popular cold remedies, but there’s one in particular that a family physician warns against relying on too much.

Cold hands are common, but experts say certain red flags can mean a bigger health issue is at play. (Getty Images) If you find yourself wondering why your hands are always ice-cold, you’re not alone.

Many people think of December and January as the two months of the year you're likely to catch the common cold, but “cold season” actually stretches from late August through April. That means only ...

Respiratory tract infections are common childhood illnesses. They can spread easily through the air we breathe or via our hands. You can treat most symptoms at home while the body clears the infection ...

Maisie Schmidt died three days after going to the hospital for what her family thought would be an "in-and-out visit” A four-year-old girl from Strongsville, Ohio, has died after she was hospitalized ...

Diarrhea and a cold can occur simultaneously. Some viruses, such as the influenza (flu) virus, can occasionally cause gastrointestinal symptoms in addition to respiratory symptoms. Although they can ...