Influenza is on the rise. Flu activity was "high" or "very high" in 32 states and jurisdictions, as of Dec. 30, according to ...

Cold and flu season is here, and experts recommend Michigan residents get immunized. Amid the holidays, cold, flu and COVID-19 viruses are circulating. While the three illnesses share some ...

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 ...

There are many teas you can drink when you have a cold, but the best options help alleviate your symptoms. Here are some top choices to try.

WASHINGTON — The holiday season is in full bloom, and with it comes an increase in seasonal respiratory viruses. A number of diseases tend to peak in the winter, thanks to indoor gatherings that help ...

Q. I wanted to share what I did for a recent cold. My colds usually last three or four weeks and tend to be severe. In one of your emails, your readers said raw garlic helped them with their cold ...

The common cold is typically caused by viruses, most often rhinoviruses, which infect the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). 1 Zinc has been reported to block the replication of rhinovirus. By ...