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

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

Hewlett said both colds and flu both affect the nose, throat, and lungs, but they’re not the same. “A cold usually starts slowly, often with a sore throat or runny nose. Symptoms are mild – you may ...

Here, we look at four more fascinating facts about the common cold. Did you know that by the time you hit 75, you've probably suffered from 200 colds and spent around two years of your life ...

The most common cold viruses survive better outside the body. Also, cold weather may make the lining of your nose drier and more vulnerable to an infection by a virus. When to Call the Doctor ...

He has been seeing patients with cold symptoms for 30 years, and he’s heard many myths. “It’s a common thing for me to see people come in during the day wanting an antibiotic to treat their ...

Here are some other myths to debunk. You’ve had the common cold — in fact, you’ve probably had it already this year. And you’ve probably heard that there’s just one cold virus ...

The common cold comes with some common myths. For example, did you know that you can get a cold year-round, not just in the winter? Here are some other myths to debunk.

To avoid the common cold, you may have been told not to go outside with wet hair — but did you know that’s a myth? On average, adults get one or two colds per year — with children getting up ...

Here are some other myths to debunk. You’ve had the common cold — in fact, you’ve probably had it already this year. And you’ve probably heard that there’s just one cold virus ...

Mosquitoes are thriving earlier and later and are spreading to new areas as rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns create the perfect conditions for these pests to multiply. “The ...