It's quite common to have a cold around this time of the year, but how do you know if your chesty cough and runny nose is actually a sign you have the flu instead?

Two amber health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for parts of the country have come into effect. The alerts, which warn of a rise in deaths particularly among elderly and vulnerable people, cover the North East and North West of England until 12:00 on 5 January.

Knowing the difference between a cold and flu is crucial this winter. Here are the three key symptoms that distinguish the illnesses.

A cold typically resolves after about a week, although congestion, cough, and runny nose can linger. Your cold may be improving if you have more energy and your symptoms are milder. Generally, these symptoms are most severe in the middle of a cold, around ...

It's that time of the year. Sniffles on the train, sneezes in the office and an ambient awareness that you're likely next in line to be hit with a case of this winter's cold. When it invariably hits you know it'll pass, of course, but just how long could ...

The bitterly cold start to the year is set to continue over the weekend, with heavy snow already causing widespread travel disruption in parts of Scotland.

You may get cold easily due to certain health conditions, including anemia, dehydration, or vitamin deficiency. Treatment can depend on the cause. Everyone’s body has a slightly different reaction to cold, and some people feel cold more often than others.

Households across large swathes of the UK facing snow and ice are being urged to do one thing every hour to protect against the cold. Three amber warnings for snow have been issued by the Met Office for Saturday,