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 ...

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 ...

Rhinovirus, flu, and COVID are all circulating this season. Here's why everyone seems to have an autumnal cold, and when to ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

While hay fever and cold viruses share some overlapping symptoms, one of the main differences is that, ironically, hay fever ...

Most of the viruses were the kinds that cause the common cold, including rhinovirus, which was found in 65% of participants, and types of seasonal coronavirus detected in about 30%. The virus that ...