As it seems everyone is fighting off some kind of sickness, medical experts have advised when you should see a doctor. New York City is one of a handful of hot spots for respiratory illnesses this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While children play in winter wonderlands, families nestle together near the fire, and workers attend their annual holiday party, ...

Dr Ankita Baidya and Dr Avi Kumar explain how they differentiate between a common cold, dengue, or typhoid. Here are the ...

For those who get sick during the fall and winter, the diagnosis could be a toss-up. With the threat of the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV in the mix, it can be tricky to determine the culprit.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and cough are all symptoms that the flu (aka influenza) shares with other respiratory viruses.

It's that time of year again − when a runny nose could mean you've simply been outside too long, or it could be a sign that you're getting sick. With many having recently spent Thanksgiving with ...

"Game of Thrones" may be over, but winter is still coming. That means the dreaded cold and flu season is right around the corner. "A visit with a clinician has become increasingly common for upper ...

Muscle aches are a common symptom of cold and influenza (flu) infections, and in some cases, these aches may affect the lower back. Persistent coughing may also lead to pain in the back. While people ...

Cold intolerance is usually a symptom of an underlying condition, such as an underactive thyroid, anemia, nutritional deficiencies, or eating disorders. Diagnosis involves a physical exam, questions ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections in children.

While children play in winter wonderlands, families nestle together near the fire, and workers attend their annual holiday party, viruses are plotting to give them a cold. As an infectious disease ...