Understanding the subtle distinctions can help you respond faster and keep the rest of your household healthy.

While both cold and flu share several symptoms, there are critical differences that can aid in identification. A cough is the most common crossover symptom; however, the nature and severity can vary.

Flu symptoms typically involve a sudden onset of fever, severe tiredness, muscle aches, headaches, and sometimes gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea. The key difference lies in the severity and ...

Every year, as temperatures drop, sneezing, coughing, and fever become commonplace. But what many dismiss as just another seasonal nuisance can sometimes be something far more serious. The common cold ...

A cough is the most common crossover symptom between a cold and the flu. Other symptoms, such as a sore throat, sneezing or a runny nose, can sometimes happen with the flu – though it's less common.

A GP has explained how your symptoms can help determine which winter illness you may have caught. The specialist explained ...

Cold vs. Flu/Covid: Sneezing is a symptom that is almost exclusively associated with the common cold and rarely occurs in ...

Dr. Stephen Jumic, Hospital Medicine Specialist at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Lisa Dent to share the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between a cold and the flu? — A.T.R. ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused ...

"The flu" has several strains, with flu A and flu B considered the most common and most severe. Here's what to know as flu ...