Despite their frequency, many people misunderstand what a fever means, when it’s dangerous and how best to manage it. Here’s what to know.

How to tell if your cough is flu or COVID, according to health experts, as both viruses continue to spread this autumn.

More than 40,000 Americans die from the respiratory illness each year, and over 1.4 million adults seek care in a hospital.

Coughs are common this winter — but knowing whether it’s COVID‑19, the flu, or a cold can be tricky. Here’s what experts say ...

The NHS advises those with a common cold to get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluid, eat healthy food and gargle salt water ...

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms.

Last year’s flu season was the worst California had seen in years — and state health officials warn this year could ...

Viral and bacterial infections are the main causes of fever, though there are many other possible reasons. Here's what you ...

THERE is a group of skin conditions that affect 20 per cent of children and about 8-10 per cent of adults in Ireland. The ...

Fevers aren’t random - your body carefully sets them to fight off invaders. The process is more precise than you think.

HAY fever is one of the most commonly misunderstood conditions in Zimbabwe, often mistaken for a lingering cold that refuses to go away. Many people suffer through weeks of sneezing, congestion and ...

With winter bugs on the horizon and the worrying comeback of Covid, Dr Andrew Whittamore of Asthma + Lung UK reveals all ...