Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days.

C. H. Andrewes, of the National Institute for Medical Research, is an admirable summary of the essential features of our knowledge of that world-wide scourge, the common cold ; and nobody is ...

Bromelain is an enzyme in pineapples that is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It may reduce mucus and ease ...

Sleep-deprived night shift nurses are at greater risk for the common cold and other infectious diseases, a new study says.

Cold germs from someone’s nose or cough can live on surfaces for hours to days, depending on many factors. Learn which ...

Now research has revealed that all wine is a powerful ally against a far more frequent health problem - the common cold. Doctors have discovered that drinking a moderate amount can help develop a ...

Shift work and night work are associated with an increased risk for the common cold and several other infections amon ...

No, healthcare providers do not recommend whiskey to help with a cold because alcohol can suppress your immune system. Here’s ...