In fall 2025, rumors spread that the strain of the virus in circulation that causes COVID-19 had "very different signs" compared to other strains of the virus. Referring to it as "COVID-25," people ...

A newer COVID variant called XFG is currently fueling cases of the virus across the country. Nicknamed “Stratus,” this variant first took hold over the summer and now makes up nearly 70% of COVID-19 ...

With similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell which illness is which. Here’s what to know. By Dani Blum Early clues suggest that this flu season could be particularly brutal. And while national ...

COVID-19, the flu, and RSV are currently circulating and share many similar symptoms. Symptoms for all three illnesses can include cough, fever, fatigue, and a runny or stuffy nose. Medical attention ...

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Everyone's home for the holidays — and so are the germs. It's possible sickness could be knocking on the door along with your party guests. It's cold and flu season, and common winter illnesses such ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Nationally, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19 activity remains relatively low, due to population immunity, new vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus, and no new virulent ...

A new study from investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) sheds light on why some people never fully recover from COVID-19. In a study analyzing blood samples from more than 140 ...

2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines reduced hospitalization risk by 40% against JN.1 lineage variants. COVID-19 is still a public threat and health concern. Between 2024 and 2025, an estimated 380,000 to ...

It's that time of year again − when a runny nose could mean you've simply been outside too long, or it could be a sign that you're getting sick. With many having recently spent Thanksgiving with ...