recognizing the key differences in how they start, the severity of fever, and specific signs is crucial for accurate ...

My wife started getting sick a few days before Halloween. We were worried that it was going to turn into a bad respiratory illness, but it stayed in ...

“Meanwhile, flu typically causes a sudden onset of fever, severe tiredness and weakness, muscle and joint aches, a headache, a dry cough, chills (feeling shivery and sweats), a loss of appetite and ...

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 ...

Cold and flu season is here, and as temperatures drop in the Sun City respiratory illnesses become increasingly common. Dr.

It’s that time of year when sniffles, coughs, and body aches are everywhere, but how do you know when you’re dealing with a cold or the flu? In this sponsored segment, ...

Florida reported 20 outbreaks of flu in 12 counties Jan. 4-10. What to know about symptoms, when to call a doctor.

Although many people are only now becoming aware of it, adenovirus is being widely described as a “mystery illness spreading worldwide,” and that description feels accurate when you consider how many ...

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 ...

The winter months bring an increase in respiratory illnesses, leaving many people wondering whether their symptoms indicate a common cold or influenza. While both conditions affect the respiratory ...

The recent surge in flu cases, alongside seasonal common colds, poses a challenge for anyone trying to tell the difference between the two illnesses. NHS figures reveal an average of 3,140 flu ...