If you feel ill but your symptoms are only above the neck — a stuffy nose, a bit of a sore throat — you could just have a common cold, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease specialist at ...

While flu levels are still low, a strain that's wreaked havoc in the U.K. and Canada is behind most cases so far in the U.S., ...

IT’S that time of year where everyone seems to have caught some sort of bug – so it’s no surprise if your tot has got a cough ...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can quickly take a turn if you are not taking proper care of your health.

This year’s dominant strain of influenza in the U.S. is a new H3N2 variant, which recently mutated, officials say.

Strategies like washing your hands regularly and getting a flu shot go a long way towards keeping you healthy when seemingly ...

As if diabetes isn’t enough to worry about, along comes cold and flu season. Most of us are already washing our hands frequently and keeping our distance as much as possible, but what more can we ...

As families gather for Thanksgiving, here's what to know to protect your family from the new subclade K flu strain.

U.S. flu rates remain low, but experts are keeping an eye on a new strain that’s been linked to unexpectedly early and severe ...

With a little planning, people can enjoy the celebrations without spending them sniffing, itchy or reaching for tissues.

It's officially respiratory virus season. Dr. John Goldman, an infectious disease specialist with UPMC, spoke with sister ...

For the flu, vaccination trends are a little muddier. Some sources have suggested flu vaccinations are down. Over two million ...