But folklore is stubborn, capable of resisting even the most compelling facts. By 1925, when Popular Science reported the ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD 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 ...

Mucus discharge is a natural response to a common cold that helps trap viruses bacteria and dust So should you or should you ...

It’s that time of year when many of us notice we are sneezing more and perhaps have a runny or blocked nose. But what is the ...

A dry cough is a tickly or scratchy cough that doesn't produce mucus or phlegm. Allergies, a cold, asthma, and other ...

There’s no cure for the common cold, but relief comes from managing symptoms and allowing the body to recover. Getting enough rest, staying hydrated, and using saline sprays will all help ease nasal ...

An arctic blast that brought a rare snowfall to northern Florida last week left green sea turtles as far south as St. Augustine suffering from a condition known as cold stunning ...

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 ...

Results of trials of echinacea for preventing or treating the common cold are consistent with small or no benefit, but many of these studies have had methodologic limitations. Researchers in ...

As the tell-tale signs of sneezing and sniffling fill the air, many are left wondering: is it a common cold or the dreaded hay fever? With pollen levels steadily climbing, distinguishing between the ...

THE accumulation of scientific information regarding the agent or agents that cause the common cold has been exceedingly slow. Many questions and problems confronting investigators twenty years ...