Rhinoviruses and endemic coronaviruses are the main causes of the common cold. Recent studies show “common” cold viruses can cause severe and even fatal illness in healthy adults. Infection with ...

You're not alone if your runny nose and nagging cough feel more intense this year and seem to linger longer than with previous colds. (Getty Images) It seems as if respiratory illnesses are back with ...

Researchers have solved the first step in treating the common cold, by mapping its entire genome, or genetic map, teams from the University of Maryland and the University of Wisconsin-Madison reported ...

Rhinovirus causes up to 50% of colds and spreads easily in crowded places. You can prevent colds by washing your hands often and avoiding close contact when sick. Speak with a doctor if your symptoms ...

As temperatures drop and sniffles rise, many wonder: does cold weather make you sick? While chilly air itself doesn’t cause ...

Q: Can I get two colds at once? A: Yes, you can. The phenomenon is known medically as coinfection and occurs when two germs, in this case viruses, cause infections at the same time. More than 100 ...

You've probably heard "Don't go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you'll catch a cold." That's not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here's ...

“Asking for an antibiotic to make your cold go away faster is not going to help, and it actually contributes to bacterial ...

Someone in your house have the sniffles? Watch out for the refrigerator door handle. The TV remote, too. A new study finds that cold sufferers often leave their germs there, where they can live for ...

Your mom probably used to assure you that doing this one thing was guaranteed to make you sick. But is it true? arthurhidden - stock.adobe.com It’s OK to brush off this advice. One piece of ...