The common cold isn't just a nuisance, as research reveals its complex biology, surprising severity, and unexpected ...

The common cold is caused by one of more than 200 viruses circulating at any given time. Children typically get between 6 and 10 colds yearly, while adults get between 2 and 4. Colds usually include a ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. A new national survey of U.S. adults has found the majority of Americans are misinformed about what causes the common cold, and how and when they should treat it. Nearly ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Scientists believe we are on the verge of a cure for the common cold. Teams at Stanford and University of California San Francisco have announced a major first step. It involves ...

Battling the coughs, aches, drips and stuffiness of a cold can feel like an uphill battle. But setting your body up for a quick recovery is possible. With the proper remedies and expert advice, you ...

Have you ever noticed everyone seems to be sick in February? That’s not just your perception. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, for more than 40 years, February has proven to be ...

Children can suffer from seven to 10 respiratory infections and spend up to 140 days with cold-related symptoms during the dreaded cold and flu season, Dr. Melanie Wilson-Taylor, a pediatrician at ...

Many people think of December and January as the two months of the year you're likely to catch the common cold, but “cold season” actually stretches from late August through April. That means only ...

As Britain's weather turns chilly, colds become increasingly prevalent. Symptoms include blocked noses, sore throats, ...

Just as you’re getting ready to hit the beach or embark on that long-awaited vacation, you may be blindsided by those telltale achy, sneezy symptoms. But it’s summer — can you really get sick?

I have this theory that once you get sick in college, you never fully regain your health. You kind of just fluctuate between very sick, kind of sick and barely sick. Well, it’s November now! That ...