Vaccines have traditionally worked by teaching the immune system to recognize a specific virus or bacterium—in effect, ...

Imagine a nasal spray that could stop you from getting sick. Researchers in Maryland are testing an experimental treatment ...

The winter months bring an increase in respiratory illnesses, leaving many people wondering whether their symptoms indicate a common cold or influenza. While both conditions affect the respiratory ...

You may find yourself reaching for kleenex and a thermometer this fall, a sure sign that cold and flu seasons are back. As temperatures begin to drop, the illnesses will begin to spread. But you can ...

What used to be a predictable “cold and flu season” has evolved into a formidable “triple threat” of the flu, RSV, and COVID-19—and now, the highly contagious norovirus is joining the headlines. For ...

But uh, some flu remedies aren't as legit as they seem (yeah, I'm looking at you, echinacea). Here's how to know which ones can absolutely help you feel better, and which ones, well, are flat-out ...

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause many of the same symptoms as the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu. So how can you tell if you have COVID-19? It may help to learn about the ...

When you have a cold or the flu, you'll do just about anything to get over the illness quickly. You might feel inclined to combine various over-the-counter medications, but you shouldn't. In fact, ...

When asked about Starbucks’ “Medicine Ball” that’s the earnest commentary Jenny Hagendorf, MS, RDN, LD, CSOWM, in San Antonio, had to share about the buzzy beverage. But is it really that good for you ...