In addition to allergies, COVID-19, RSV, influenza and a new Cicada COVID variant are on the rise. But which one do you have? Here's the differences ...

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 ...

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 ...

Feeling sneezy? You’re not alone. Americans get an average of two to three colds per year, according to the American Lung Association. What’s more, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating, along with several other ...

Many people confuse flu with the common cold, but experts warn that influenza can lead to serious complications and ...