Dear Doctors: My wife started getting sick a few days before Halloween. We were worried that it was going to turn into a bad respiratory illness, but it stayed in her nose and throat. That's a common ...

Alternative medicine experts say which herbs and tricks they use on sick days. Oct. 30, 2008 — -- A cold is the most common illness on the planet, and having a medical degree hardly makes you ...

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).

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) – A runny nose, scratchy throat, and deep cough can make even simple daily tasks feel ...

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.

For generations, chicken soup has been a go-to remedy for people feeling under the weather. It holds a cherished place in many cultures as a comforting treatment for colds and flu. But is there any ...

Elderberry works best when taken at the onset of symptoms, to shorten the duration and severity of a cold or the flu. Consistently using elderberry supplements during high-risk periods, such as travel ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you find yourself feeling feverish and coming down with a cough, congestion, or a runny nose, you might reach for a quick, over-the-counter (OTC) fix. But with so many products to choose from in ...

Here's what you need to know about this season's H3N2 flu symptoms, treatment, when to go to the hospital and whether to get ...

CASES of ‘super flu’ and other winter bugs are continuing to circulate in the weeks after Christmas, with health bosses ...