The common cold, flu and COVID share many symptoms, but confusing seasonal sicknesses could be dangerous.

The influenza virus, COVID-19 and the common cold are caused by different viruses. Consider getting vaccinated to keep yourself safe, health experts advise. Michigan health officials say the number of ...

As flu cases surge across Britain, it can be difficult to distinguish the illness from a common cold. New NHS figures highlight the growing pressure, with the number of patients in hospital beds with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you are hearing that "something is going around," you are not alone. That something is the flu. There were 12,211 reported ...

Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu -- or COVID-19. The illnesses all share similar symptoms, sometimes making it hard to distinguish ...

A cold begins when a virus attaches to the lining of your nose or throat. A doctor can usually tell if you have the flu based on your symptoms, especially if it’s during peak season. Bird flu, or ...

The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it's not over yet. Flu season ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flu cases continue to put pressure on hospitals as winter viruses circulate across the UK. (Getty Images) (SimpleImages via Getty ...