Commentary: The next day was no better. In fact, it was worse, because I woke up feeling horrible, right from the get-go.

As the UK is hit by a 'snow bomb', vets are warning that the cold snap can take a toll on our furry four-legged friends.

There were 12,211 reported cases of the flu for the week that ended Dec. 27 compared to 5,796 for the same period in 2024.

Your cold is getting better if your nasal congestion and sneezing have decreased. When your energy levels increase and you feel like yourself, it's a sign your cold is going away. A cough often ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Winter is here, which means cold and flu season has officially arrived. Winter brings cold and flu season, making children susceptible to respiratory illnesses. Health experts emphasize handwashing ...

With cold and flu season underway, one would hope others would be considerate enough to cough and sneeze into the crook of their elbow, slowing down the spread of contagious droplets into the air ...

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When taken at the first signs of a cold, zinc may reduce symptom severity and shorten colds by about two days. Most adults can take 75–100 milligrams of zinc daily, typically in lozenge form. High ...