According to Dr Parmar, flu can appear “suddenly” while the symptoms of Covid can be more gradual. She said: "Symptoms of a ...

Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu -- or COVID-19. The illnesses all share similar symptoms, sometimes making it hard to distinguish ...

A new COVID variant known as the "XEC variant" is raising questions and capturing the attention of researchers heading into the fall and winter season. The variant has been largely spreading overseas ...

Researchers at New York University Langone Health have found a link between long COVID and Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in people’s brains in new study.

XFG variant rose from 14% to 78% of U.S. cases between June and August 2025. Updated vaccines offer protection; older or at-risk adults advised to act early. CDC urges masks, hand hygiene and rapid ...

Another telltale sign that you have Covid rather than flu, is experiencing shortness of breath. "Shortness of breath is rare ...