This Color Mucus Means Your Cold Is Getting Better, Doctor Says

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a doctor reveals the important clues about your health that can be found in your snot.

Not just a common cold: Studies show RSV's severity and impact on long-term health

Often confused for a common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can in fact be serious and should be studied more closely ...
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The Common Cold: Why Rhinoviruses and Coronaviruses Are Serious

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 ...
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‘I’m an ER Doctor—This Common Cold Remedy Sends People to the Hospital Every Year'

An ER doctor reveals that using decongestants for cold symptoms carries risks that land people in the hospital each year.

Should I get a flu shot? What experts say about flu, COVID vaccines

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 ...