New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's the heat itself that makes the difference.

A lot of people are calling in sick with a fever, runny nose and cough but it can be hard to tell whether an illness is the flu or the common cold. A lot of people are calling in sick with a fever, ...

Washing your hands is often touted as one of the easiest and most effective ways to maintain your health. But beyond being a routine part of personal hygiene, handwashing plays a vital role in ...

Respiratory viruses like rhinovirus – the cause of the common cold – flu and SARS-CoV-2 make the rounds during the winter season, and many people claim to have a remedy to help illness pass quicker.

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COVID-19 has added urgency to symptoms that many people are experiencing at this time of year, including fatigue, a sore throat and a runny nose. The problem with COVID-19 is that if someone is ...

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As winter rages on, the cold and flu season is in full swing. And with a runny nose and a pounding head, even the most skeptical among us may be tempted to turn to old wives' tales and folk remedies.

You've been through winter lurgies and escaped the start of spring free of hay fever. Now you wake up with a sniffle you ...

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 ...