But sometimes, it's just too dangerous like when it gets as cold as it has been this weekend.Dr. Stephen Wolf is the chair of emergency medicine at Denver Health. He says he sees how dangerous the extreme cold can be to a person's health every year.

A viral outbreak in China is raising concerns reminiscent of 2019, but this time the focus is on human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a common respiratory virus. Western experts stress transparency, with US cases rising to nearly 300 in late December and the UK seeing 4.

Cases of HMPV have doubled in the UK since early December with many Brits having been struck down in the country with symptoms similar to those of the common cold

Stiliyan Petrov was diagnosed with leukaemia in March 2012 after initially thinking he was suffering from something as common as a cold due to overlapping symptoms between the two

With wind chills dropping as low as -35F in the coming days, there are a few hazards to be aware of if you are planning on heading out the door. Frost bite is the most common cold weather injury in arctic outbreaks such as the one we are in the midst of.

— The flu, caused by influenza viruses that are always changing, leads to fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches and feeling tired. Flu symptoms tend to hit more quickly than cold symptoms, and can last anywhere from a few days to two weeks.

A motoring expert has warned drivers suffering from a cold or flu to take care behind the wheel to prevent accidents, fines, and the possibility of a driving ban.

There are many teas you can drink when you have a cold, but the best options help alleviate your symptoms. Here are some top choices to try.

Many of us turn to comfort foods as the temperatures fall but some of these can bring on seasonal aches and pains while other options can help ease the problem

During cold and flu season, it can be challenging to differentiate illnesses like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus. Each show distinct symptoms, modes of transmission,

Sub-zero temperatures and road conditions are common factors for school closings, but Muskingum superintendents also weigh less-obvious safety issues.

A high fever, often over 101°F (38.3°C), can be a sign of HMPV, especially in children and older adults. Feeling extremely tired or weak is another symptom of HMPV. It can make daily activities feel harder to manage.