Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about long-term complications
Measles is unlike other childhood viruses. In severe cases, it can cause pneumonia. About 1 in 1,000 patients develops ...
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How Long Do Cold and Flu Germs Live on Surfaces?
Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These ...
Facts and myths of the common cold
Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days.The ...
The Flu Is Different This Year, And Cases Are Surging. An Expert Explains Why.
In February 2025, flu rates spiked to the highest levels seen in at least 15 years, with flu outpacing COVID-19 infections ...
Dear Doctor: Can taking Claritin-D make my body get rid of cold viruses faster?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am on a low-sodium diet by choice. I do not add salt to anything, except when I bake for others. I have ...
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Cold and Flu News
Contrary to the common belief that pregnancy ... pathogens known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) trigger mild cold-like symptoms. But in infants and seniors ...
Your Smartwatch Knows You’re Sick Before You Do – And It Could Stop the Next Pandemic
Smartwatches could be our secret weapon against pandemics, detecting infections before symptoms appear with up to 90% ...
Seasonal influenza: Everything you need to know about the viral infection
Seasonal influenza is not just a minor inconvenience—it can lead to serious health complications, especially in high-risk ...
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Allergies, a cold or coronavirus? How to tell the difference
As the seasons shift, it can be harder to distinguish between the symptoms of the common cold, Covid-19, the flu and allergies, since all can have similar symptoms. This can lead to confusion as ...