The common cold looks trivial compared with illnesses that fill intensive care units, yet it still knocks out workers, ...

Learn more about the common cold, the viruses that cause it, and why it’s so difficult to find a vaccine for it.

Common cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms and cases can spike during the year-ending holidays, according to Johns Hopkins winter ...

“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.

Health experts have identified the 'mystery virus' that's been causing widespread illness across the UK this festive period.

A cough is the most common crossover symptom between a cold and the flu. Other symptoms, such as a sore throat, sneezing or a runny nose, can sometimes happen with the flu – though it's less common.

It's quite common to have a cold around this time of the year, but how do you know if your chesty cough and runny nose is ...

If you haven’t been ill yourself this festive period, you likely know of at least two people who have been. In the lead-up to ...