Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When a cold strikes, you want fast, effective relief. And while grabbing the first over-the-counter cold medication seems like an ...

Here’s what to know about colds in older age, and why they may be something you need to watch more carefully. Despite this, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RSV is a common virus that infects the nose, throat and lungs, explains Christi Wojewoda, MD, FCAP, Chair of the College of ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Cold weather presents unique challenges, and older Americans are particularly vulnerable. With "feels-like" temperatures dropping to single digits, health experts are urging ...

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It’s been very cold lately, I think most of us would agree – in spite of the enigmatic people I see walking down the street wearing shorts. Most people get cold now and then, especially in the winter.

Older adults face increased health risks in extreme cold, and experts urge precautions such as staying warm, limiting outdoor exposure, and checking in on vulnerable seniors. As frigid temperatures ...

Strep throat is a bacterial infection, while the common cold is a viral infection. You will need antibiotics to treat strep throat, but colds usually go away on their own. Both infections are spread ...

While both infections may cause a sore throat, unlike a cold, strep throat does not cause a cough and runny nose. Additionally, strep can cause tiny red spots on the roof of the mouth called petechiae ...