If you get sick with a cold during the summer, it might catch you by surprise. It turns out those rays of sunshine can’t protect you from the pesky viruses that cause the common cold. And while it’s ...

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Many of us have heard the warning: “Don’t go outside without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being ...

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms. Vaccines are available for COVID-19, the flu and RSV. However, there is no ...

Most colds clear up in about 7-10 days, but a high fever, chest pain, or worsening symptoms could mean it’s getting worse. Other red flags include worsening congestion, facial pain, ear pressure, or ...

It's unfortunate but true: It's totally normal for adults to get colds multiple times a year. And each of those colds will tend to follow a similar three-stage pattern, says Dr. Shiv Sudhakar, ...

The slightest sniffle can send you spinning, especially when it's the season for cold (and flu, COVID, RSV....). However, understanding how a trip to the kitchen for delicious foods with cold-fighting ...

We’re nearing the height of cold and flu season, and if you’re starting to feel a little under the weather, you’ve probably heard of a supplement that might help ease your symptoms: echinacea.

First things first: This will not cure your cold (or flu, or sore throat, or consumption, or whatever else this nasty weather is throwing at you). This recipe is simply meant as a salve to calm its ...