A GP has warned about a crucial symptom that could indicate you have COVID-19 rather than a cold or flu, with shortness of ...

It can be difficult to differentiate the illnesses, especially during the winter months, as they all have similar symptoms ...

Your cold symptoms may feel worse at night because of increased immune system activity, changing levels of cortisol, and even your sleeping position.

Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, however, shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could ...

The American Heart Association is warning people to be careful of shoveling snow in extremely cold temperatures, as the extra ...

Decongestant or antihistamine medicines are sometimes given to children with acute middle ear infection (acute otitis media). It is unclear whether decongestants or antihistamines are effective ...

Make sure you wash your hands well before digging in this Thanksgiving; norovirus, known for causing unpleasant stomach ...

Cold and flu season typically happen during the fall and winter. Though it comes around every year, there's still a lot of confusion about viruses, vaccines and how to avoid getting sick. Experts and ...

Kentucky is experiencing a surge in whooping cough, with state officials confirming 566 cases so far this season — the most ...

Wen: Yes, if it is stored in a timely manner in the refrigerator. Leftovers can typically be kept in the fridge for three to ...

Infections happen year-round, but peak whooping cough season lasts from late summer through fall. Pertussis is a cyclical disease, meaning it might spread widely through a community and then disappear ...

Doctors are closely watching a new flu variant, known as Subclade K, which has affected people in Japan and the United Kingdom. While it’s too early to know how it will impact the U.S., last season’s ...