The common cold, flu and COVID share many symptoms, but confusing seasonal sicknesses could be 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 ...

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 ...

The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it's not over yet. Flu season ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Feeling sneezy? You’re not alone. Americans get an average of two to three colds per year, according to ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Distinguishing between the common cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 can be difficult because they share similar symptoms. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that ...

We’ve all been there. You’ve got a cold and cough, you’re feeling sick. But not sick enough to go to the doctor. Channel 9’s Deneige Broom shows us how to make that decision, along with a medicine ...