There are millions of plants on our planet, and inevitably, species from the same family end up looking alike. Wild plants aren't pre-labeled like produce found in a grocery store, and identifying ...

Have you ever wondered how two animals could look so similar that you confuse them? There are many such examples, like dolphins and porpoises, moths and butterflies, or seals and sea lions. The skunk ...

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Common colds and the flu differ in many ways, including their causes, some of their symptoms and their treatments. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is one of the viruses that causes the common cold. It usually makes people only mildly poorly, but it can make some people very sick. The NHS is under intense pressure due ...

A doctor has explained the big difference between colds and the flu - and it turns out there is an easy way to tell. Speaking on BBC Morning Live, regular GP Dr Xand van Tulleken issued a stark ...

Ovarian cancer and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share similar symptoms like abdominal discomfort and altered bowel habits, complicating diagnosis. Ovarian cancer, a life-threatening disease, ...