It’s snot a good idea — no matter what TikTok tells you. That’s the message from doctors about a viral at-home trend for ...

Newport Hospital Pharmacist-in-Charge Eric M. D’Agostino offers tips to get you through the winter sick season.

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

ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

Most colds clear up on their own, but some get worse. Here are the warning signs your cold is getting worse—and when to ...

ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

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 ...

If you feel ill but your symptoms are only above the neck — a stuffy nose, a bit of a sore throat — you could just have a ...

You may find yourself reaching for kleenex and a thermometer this fall, a sure sign that cold and flu seasons are back. As temperatures begin to drop, the illnesses will begin to spread. But you can ...

Dr. Andrew Pavia answers the question: 'What About Antibiotics For A Cold/Flu?' — -- Question: Why Won't My Doctor Just Give Me Antibiotics To Treat A Cold Or The Flu? Answer: You don't want to ...

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