Plus, a couple of practical takeaways.

“I’m always sick!” and “I can’t believe I have a cold again” are common refrains throughout the fall and winter for many people. It’s not in your head: Respiratory virus season hits some people harder ...

This brings new meaning to under the weather. With flu cases climbing this winter season rapidly and record low temps on the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON — The flu is spreading rapidly across much of the United States this winter. Doctors say the flu can make people feel ...

We all grew up hearing that cold air causes colds, but germs, not chilly weather, are the real culprit. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta explains that many common illnesses are caused by contagious ...

Cold and flu season always comes around when the weather starts to change. But does cold, wet weather actually make you sick? Not really, experts say. But cooler temperatures and dry winter air can ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. It’s that time of year — those around us are spreading holiday cheer and, in some cases, respiratory ...

WASHINGTON — The flu is spreading rapidly across much of the United States this winter. Doctors say the flu can make people feel very sick and that symptoms often show up suddenly after someone is ...