It's unfortunate but true: It's totally normal for adults to get colds multiple times a year. And each of those colds will tend to follow a similar three-stage pattern, says Dr. Shiv Sudhakar, ...

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms. Vaccines are available for COVID-19, the flu and RSV. However, there is no ...

You may find yourself reaching for tissues and a thermometer during the winter months, wondering what has you under the weather. As flu and cold season arrives, Michiganders face other illnesses like ...

You wake up with a stuffed nose and a scratchy throat. Or perhaps it’s body aches and a cough that won’t quit. All of these symptoms may point to one of the four respiratory bugs that typically ...

Congestion from cold and flu is the buildup of mucus in your nose, sinuses, or chest that causes a feeling of fullness or blockage. When you're dealing with congestion from a cold or the flu, you want ...

You’ve probably heard these warnings before: “Bundle up or you’ll get sick,” or “Don’t go outside with wet hair.” Staying warm is always smart, but the cold air itself isn’t what causes those nasty ...

Hacking, wheezing and sneezing your way into 2026? You aren’t alone. A nasty new influenza variant — dubbed the “super flu” — is sweeping across the US, fueling a sharp rise in illnesses. So far this ...

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Many people across cultures grow up hearing that cold weather makes you sick. Going outside without a coat, breathing in cold air, sleeping in a chilly room, getting caught in cold rain or snow, or ...