Covid can feel very similar to a common cold or flu, but loss of taste or smell can still be a giveaway. Some people also get ...

A doctor has issued a warning over a telltale sign you may have the new Stratus Covid strain due to one distinct symptom that ...

So, you woke up with a sore throat — is it COVID-19, allergies, a cold or something else entirely? With winter weather on its way, it's virtually impossible not to catch some sort of illness. But when ...

As we near the peak of respiratory virus season, News 8 is checking in with local health experts for an update on what’s ...

As we head deeper into fall and toward the holiday season, your little one may start to exhibit symptoms like a runny nose, ...

The earlier the better for the flu shot, health experts recommend. Individuals should get vaccinated against influenza by the end of October, according to the CDC. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months ...

With flu season in full swing, health experts are urging people to take extra precautions, especially those with chronic ...

Rhinoviruses and endemic coronaviruses are the main causes of the common cold. Recent studies show “common” cold viruses can cause severe and even fatal illness in healthy adults. Infection with ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Summer is over, which means flu season is not far away. October usually marks the beginning of a typical flu season. So far, activity in Indiana is minimal, according to the Indiana ...

The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These germs are infectious and can stay on surfaces and make you sick if they enter your body. How long they can "live" ...

This browser does not support the Video element. As colder temperatures set in for many U.S. states, the uncertainties of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to linger, leaving many people still ...

Dr Amir Khan has recommended that people take a 5p pill when fighting a cold. He says it can help reduce the length of time ...