Cold and Flu

Luckily, reducing your risk of influenza infection and serious flu-related complications is as easy as getting vaccinated.

Feeling the telltale signs of a cold coming on? Make like a medical pro and rev your body's defenses.

Although getting sick as winter approaches seems inevitable, there are actually lots of things you can do to reduce your...

During the winter, doctors see patient after patient with cold and flu symptoms—and gobs of germs. Steal their secrets to...

These flu shot mistakes can reduce the efficacy of that jab. Here’s when to get your flu shot for...

Unlike the common cold—which, although miserable, usually doesn't hurt anyone—influenza can be serious business. Here's what not to do if...

In the fall and winter, you may become more vulnerable to colds, flu, and other infections. Use these tips to...

Find out all the unexpected tips and tricks you need to know to reduce your risk of getting sick.

This year's flu season is still hitting Americans hard—here's why.

If you do come down with the flu, these are the things that doctors recommend.

Want to know how to avoid the flu? Here's what the virus would tell you if it could: whom it...

Here's how to tell the difference between a cold, or upper respiratory infection, and bronchitis, the flu, or even pneumonia.

When the cold and flu strikes, the last thing you want to do is schlep to the store in search...

Your sniffles and coughs are more complicated than you thought.

A runny nose is a sure tell-tale sign that a cold is imminent, but there are also many less obvious...

Streaming nose, sore throat, and pounding head? Is it just a cold or is it the flu? Our infographic tells...

It can also help prevent some more serious flu-related complications, like pneumonia.

It definitely feels like every sniffling, sneezing, aching moment of the flu or cold lasts forever. Here's what you need...

Even with all the hand-washing in the world, you may still catch the flu this winter. Here's how long you're...

If you're reading this with a tissue in hand while you nurse a cup of warm tea, know that you're...

If you've caught a cold, you're probably wondering how long the agony will last. Well wipe your nose and keep...

Colds can really ruin your week. But if you give one to your whole office, that's just plain rude.

Head colds are painful and can mess up your busy schedule. Try these home remedies to get yourself back on...

If you pay attention to the subtle signals your body is sending, you can actually help stave off a cold...

Science suggests that when it's cold outside your chances of catching a cold may indeed increase.

When flu season comes around, eating foods high in zinc may help protect against the cold and flu. Here's how...

Whether you're a frequent neti pot user or it's your first time, these tips will ensure your sinuses are cleared...

Boosting your immunity could be as simple as drinking this popular hot beverage daily.

These ulcers on your tongue, gums or inside your lips or cheeks have a host of possible causes—allergies, injury, infection,...