CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen suggests what to do to reduce your risk of catching respiratory viruses this winter and how to treat them if you’re sick.

Doctors are warning about the health impacts of extreme cold ahead of the single-digit temperatures expected this week.

Typically caused by rhinovirus, a common cold has the ability to cause a runny nose, congestion, coughing as well as sneezing ...

Cold also causes the connective tissue, including the ligaments and tendons, to become stiffer, Rahmani said. And when it is ...

Flu vs. cold Cold and flu share similar symptoms, such as fever, body aches, weakness, tiredness, stuffy nose, and headache, making it difficult to tell one from the other. However, these symptoms ...

As severe winter weather affects Americans across the country, experts are warning about the health and safety dangers to ...

It helps your body clear airways and fight off ... You have serious chest pain. Most people don't need medications for a cold. But if your symptoms are bothersome, you can try over-the-counter ...

"When cold weather occurs, people tend to congregate indoors, in more crowded environments, making it easier for germs to spread," he said. What's more, some viruses can survive better in the cold, ...