Cold and Flu Features

Getting sick brings on more than sniffles or a fever. For most people, it brings out the sneaky in them. An impressive 75% of people admitted they have concealed an infectious illness in a new study.

You may have never heard of it, but you may have had it. More evidence points to "long flu" being a real phenomenon, with a large study showing symptoms persist at least 4 weeks or more after some people are hospitalized for the flu.

Winter is almost here, and with it may come runny noses, coughing, and congestion. But how do you know if you just have a common cold, or if you have one or more of the three respiratory viruses that make up the “tripledemic” – RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), COVID-19, and influenza?

Coughs tend to feel worse at night and can keep you from sleeping. Learn ways to manage them.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder predict how this year’s cold and flu season will play out. Here’s what you need to know.

It’s possible to catch COVID-19 and a cold or flu at the same time. Here are tips on how to feel better with a coinfection.

Yes, mucus – or snot, or phlegm – is gross, but it has vital clues about your health. Learn what it might be telling you and when to see a doctor.

Many new shots have been pointed our way since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here's why you still need a flu shot.

Germs are everywhere, but some places and things are germ hot spots. Learn how to stay healthy wherever you go.

Kids spread germs like it’s their job. But teaching them these simple habits will help them – and your family – stay well and head off colds and flu.

Germs live and thrive in the workplace. Find out about germ hot spots, when contamination is at its worst, and how to protect yourself.

Arm yourself with these helpful facts to stay healthy all year long.

Is there any truth to the belief that men handle having a cold differently than women?

Mom has a lot of advice when it comes to cold and flu. Here's what she's right about.

If your immune system is weak due to illness, chemotherapy, HIV, or for other reasons, use these tips to take care of yourself so you stay as healthy as possible.

Before your sniffles morph into a nasty sinus, chest, or ear infection, here's how to fight back.

Too stuffy to sleep? Try these tricks to breathe easier and sleep better when you’re sick.

How can you figure out what’s causing your sore throat?

What do you really know when it comes to boosting your immune system and fighting off a cold?

Tips to heal dry, chapped skin, nose, and lips.

Snuggle up! Getting enough sleep can help your beauty routine when you have a cold.

Are you up at night coughing because of a cold or flu? Find out how to soothe your nighttime cough.

Survival strategies if you can't stay in bed and rest while you're sick with a cold.

Use these tips to stop the spread of colds or the flu when someone in your house gets sick.

You have a terrible cold –- maybe even the flu. Do you know when to see a doctor?

Do cough medicines really work? Get the facts on cough medicine effectiveness and side effects.

There’s no cure for the common cold, but it’s important to make yourself comfortable while you recover. Here are tips to help you get through a cold.

As a cold spreads from one family member to the next, illness causes missed school, missed work, and a lot of aches and pains. Here are five tips to stop colds from spreading in your family.

Simple home remedies can be all you need to relieve mild to moderate flu symptoms. Try these 10 natural remedies for flu.

WebMD discusses possible complications and heightened risk factors posed to asthma sufferers who contract H1N1.

Tips for college students on how to handle H1N1 flu (swine flu).

Are people with chronic conditions more at risk of getting swine flu? WebMD has the answers about who should be extremely careful this flu season.

Experts share insights on ways seniors can protect themselves against swine flu.

Tips to keep in mind about H1N1 swine flu and travel.

Read about 10 things not to do to avoid swine flu -- including swine flu parties and counting on face masks for swine flu prevention.

Swine flu frequently asked questions including "What is H1N1 swine flu?", "What are the symptoms of swine flu?" and "What are the treatments for swine flu?" - From WebMD

You wake up feeling crummy. Should you drag yourself to work and risk infecting coworkers? Or should you phone in sick, even though your boss desperately needs you to pitch in during a stressful week?

How can you tell the difference between a cold and a sinus infection? And how do you treat them?

Some people never seem to get sick. What are they doing that the rest of us aren’t? Learn their secrets.

So what do you do when someone in your house has the flu? Here’s a countdown for your flu-fighting days.

You're not feeling your best. Should you exercise when sick or sit this one out? How to make the call.

Even if you “never get sick,” here are medicines and remedies to keep on hand in case the flu bug bites.

If you've got to look great despite your cold and flu symptoms, these beauty secrets will save the day.

Do you need disinfectants and special products to kill the flu virus? Here’s what flu experts have to say.

Everyone around you sniffling and sneezing? Take heart, there's still time for flu prevention!

WebMD shows you how to prevent the flu, including swine flu, by washing your hands, avoiding those who are sick, and more.

It seems everyone has a cold remedy, but do some actually work?