For generations, chicken soup has been a go-to remedy for people feeling under the weather. It holds a cherished place in ...

A systematic review found that chicken-based and vegetable-enriched soups may modestly reduce the severity and duration of ...

Common colds tend to come on gradually. Flu, on the other hand, is likelier to hit you suddenly—and hard. You might have a slightly elevated temperature with a cold, but it probably won’t hit ...

With the cold and flu season in full swing, many people are looking for ways to stay healthy and avoid getting sick.

One of the best ways to avoid getting sick is quite simple, according to Prianka Chawla, MD, Primary Care Physician at Tufts ...

Latest medical research on cold and flu viruses, including symptoms, remedies, prevention and treatment. Learn how you can help protect yourself from cold and flu viruses, including swine flu and ...

The severity spectrum. A cold is inconvenient but generally harmless. Symptoms usually fade within a week, and complications are rare. The flu, on the other hand, is far more unpredictable.

Stock up on tissues and dig out your thermometer, cold and flu season is back. As fall deepens, common colds and the flu are spreading, but one poke can help protect your health. Here's what to ...

While three illnesses — flu, the cold and COVID-19 — share some commonalities, key differences set them apart. Experts recommend several steps, including vaccination, to stay healthy. About 25 ...

Comparing to past years, the flu season peaked in late February with roughly 9,600 cases in one week for the 2023-24 season and in late December for the 2022-23 season with roughly 18,3000 cases ...

Colds are typically a mild illness, while the flu can become severe and, in some cases, deadly. What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, according to the CDC.