Cases of HMPV are skyrocketing across the U.S. The respiratory virus causes symptoms such as cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath ...

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 ...

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

Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, typically spreads during winter and spring.

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 ...

‘Tis the season for sniffles, sneezes, tissues and croup, apparently. The Baltimore Sun spoke with Dr Aaron Milstone, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, for ...

Does cold weather really make you sick? Learn why cold weather gets a bad rap and what culprits you should really be wary of.

Think cold weather makes you sick? Learn what really causes winter illness—and why that drippy cold‑air nose is usually nothing to worry about.

When the common cold rips through a household, it can leave a wildly uneven path of symptoms. The same cold-causing rhinovirus that produces barely a sniffle in one person can cause a week of ...

Self-tests and over-the-counter remedies mean you don’t always need to see a doctor. Here's how to tell when you do.