The common cold, flu and COVID share many symptoms, but confusing seasonal sicknesses could be dangerous.

The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it's not over yet. Flu season typically runs through May, so there’s still a good chance of getting the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sneezing? Feeling congested? Coughing? Are these signs of flu season, a cold or allergies, or are they symptoms of COVID-19? What ...

What causes the flu and what causes a cold? Colds and flu are both respiratory illnesses, but are caused by different viruses. “Colds are primarily caused by viruses, with rhinovirus being the most ...

Think cold weather makes you sick? Learn what really causes winter illness—and why that drippy cold‑air nose is usually nothing to worry about.

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Self-tests and over-the-counter remedies mean you don’t always need to see a doctor. Here's how to tell when you do.

Flu season might be winding down — but don’t stash the tissues just yet. A little-known respiratory virus with no vaccine or treatment has been quietly picking up steam since the start of winter, ...

Does cold weather really make you sick? Learn why cold weather gets a bad rap and what culprits you should really be wary of.

A ninth child has died of the flu in Massachusetts this cold and flu season, according to the state’s influenza-tracking dashboard. The death happened between March 8 and 14. The last pediatric flu ...