The flu often arrives without warning, like an unwelcome guest that promises to leave soon. A sneeze here, a bit of fatigue there, and we continue with our daily routine as if nothing were wrong. Many ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A severe and early flu surge this winter, driven by a dangerous ...

What causes the flu and what causes a cold? Colds and flu are both respiratory illnesses, but are caused by different viruses. “Colds are primarily caused by viruses, with rhinovirus being the most ...

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 ...

If you’ve noticed more people coughing or calling out sick, you’re onto something: just as peak flu season arrives, flu cases and hospitalizations are surging in the U.S. thanks to a variant called ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sneezing? Feeling congested? Coughing? Are these signs of flu season, a cold or allergies, or are they symptoms of COVID-19? What ...

A new flu variant fueling a fast-paced rise in cases across the state has brought with it some symptoms unlike those many have come to associate with the virus. As cases reach "very high" levels, a ...

Deaconess reports a 53% spike in flu cases and a 13% rise in RSV. A local doctor breaks down who's most at risk and what to ...