Here's are the best remedies for the common cold, flu, and other respiratory illnesses, which spread quickly during winter.

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Alternative medicine experts say which herbs and tricks they use on sick days. Oct. 30, 2008 — -- A cold is the most common illness on the planet, and having a medical degree hardly makes you ...

ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B).

There are many teas you can drink when you have a cold, but the best options help alleviate your symptoms. Here are some top choices to try.

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CASES of ‘super flu’ and other winter bugs are continuing to circulate in the weeks after Christmas, with health bosses ...

Colds and the flu may take a bigger toll on women than men, according to a new study based on people's reports of their own symptoms. The women in the study were more likely than the men in the study ...

Cold symptoms usually last between seven and 10 days. Flu symptoms are more severe and tend to develop suddenly. Influenza can lead to severe complications, especially in older adults, pregnant people ...