The cold and flu are common respiratory (breathing) illnesses, but different viruses cause them. More than 200 viruses can cause a cold, with rhinovirus being the most common. Influenza viruses ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO While the common cold and influenza (the flu) are viral respiratory infections ...

But while flu is caused by influenza viruses only, a cold can be caused by more than 200 different viruses, according to Davis. These include rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, and (confusingly ...

Saline Nasal Drops Reduce the Duration of the Common Cold in Young Children by ... have offered new insights into global viral evolution. Seasonal flu showed a 'remarkable' bounce back to pre ...

Health officials recommend getting a flu shot as cold and flu season begins this fall. Here's what to know about the illnesses.

Flu season lasts into the spring, usually slowing in May, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Influenza viruses can spread year-round. When does cold season start? Cold season begins in the fall ...

BBC Morning Live regular Dr Xand Van Tulleken is warning people that a simple 45 second task will keep them from being ill ...

And the virus that is present is less viable ... performance of a humidifier you already own. If you do catch a cold or flu, a humidifier may still help ease coughing and congestion, though ...