Respiratory illnesses are one of the most common health issues, with the common cold and flu being particularly prevalent. A ...

Massachusetts is seeing the highest level of the flu since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Department of ...

The U.S. has seen earlier and more intense surges of the flu and RSV this year than is typical, pediatrician Dr. Ryan Fulton notes.

The flu is walloping every corner of Massachusetts in an unusual second surge of the season, with people reporting flu-like ...

Cold and flu may seem alike, but knowing their key differences can prevent serious health risks. Learn how to recognize and ...

burning feeling in the throat, especially during cold and flu seasons. This can make swallowing or speaking painful (see graphic). It is always best to see a doctor if you have a sore throat ...

Public health experts say there are ways to protect yourself and those around you from contracting and spreading the flu.

For the week ending Jan. 25, seasonal flu activity remains high and increasing. Clinical laboratories tested 129,378 ...

For a second time this season, at least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Here's how to stay safe.

There is no test available for the common cold or norovirus, also known as the stomach bug. Most times, some illnesses can typically be diagnosed based on symptoms alone. The signs and symptoms of flu ...

while the flu typically causes a productive cough that brings up mucus. Meanwhile, a cold infection doesn’t usually cause fever or headache, but those are common with flu and COVID-19.