So to help you understand your symptoms better, read on for our fascinating facts about the common cold THERE ARE OVER 200 DIFFERENT STRAINS OF COLD Out of 200 different strains of cold ...

Have you ever heard the saying, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” Well, it turns out you can. It might take them a ...

In fact, you've probably had it already this year and have probably heard there's just one cold virus, right? Wrong. "There are over 200 types of viruses," said Dr. Tim Hendrix, medical director ...

There most common diseases that affect people, especially children, during the cold season are pneumonia, asthma, diarrhoea, bronchiolitis and the common cold. According to Dr Peninah Musyoka ...

Objectives The common cold is the main cause of medical time loss in elite sport. Rapid diagnosis has been a challenge that may be amenable to molecular point-of-care testing (POCT). Methods We ...

While your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines to reduce effectiveness or increase side ...

It’s common for nasal discharge in the final days of a cold to be yellow or green. This happens as a result of your immune system fighting the cold. A cold is often broken into stages.

Flu season typically begins in late April and peaks in June and July. While colds can occur year-round, the flu follows a ...

The common cold may cause ear pain due to congestion or a complication of the infection. Over-the-counter and medical treatments may help relieve ear pain. The common cold occurs when a virus ...

By Shreoshree Chakrabarty: One of the easiest and most effective strategies to prevent the common cold is simple: wash your hands regularly. Understanding how colds spread helps explain why this ...

A COMMON Cold Research Unit is being established by the Medical Research Council and Ministry of Health, and will start work in July. It will be housed at the Harvard Hospital, near Salisbury ...

Cold sores develop in response to infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV), but early treatment with topical applications — such as creams, patches, and balms — may help manage them. Cold ...