Flu season might be winding down — but don’t stash the tissues just yet. A little-known respiratory virus with no vaccine or ...

Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, typically spreads during winter and spring.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sneezing? Feeling congested? Coughing? Are these signs of flu season, a cold or allergies, or are they symptoms of COVID-19? What ...

The common cold, flu and COVID share many symptoms, but confusing seasonal sicknesses could be dangerous.

Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is circulating in California. Learn what it is, symptoms, and how to prevent it.

A rise in human metapneumovirus is causing concern in New Jersey, mimicking cold symptoms but posing risks for infants and seniors. Health experts stress hygiene and staying home when sick.

Think cold weather makes you sick? Learn what really causes winter illness—and why that drippy cold‑air nose is usually ...

Self-tests and over-the-counter remedies mean you don’t always need to see a doctor. Here's how to tell when you do.

When the common cold rips through a household, it can leave a wildly uneven path of symptoms. The same cold-causing rhinovirus that produces barely a sniffle in one person can cause a week of ...

Scientists say the difference may lie in how quickly your body fights back.