Ragweed is in the air this fall, and so is the common cold. Here's the difference between the two and how to treat them.

Researchers have found some evidence that lozenges with zinc may reduce the length of your cold once you are sick. But the doses sold at the drugstore may not be enough to make a difference.

Learn more about the common cold, the viruses that cause it, and why it’s so difficult to find a vaccine for it. In the mid-1950s, scientist Winston Price identified a virus responsible for the common ...

When a person gets a cold, he or she may read or hear about all sorts of potential remedies. Indeed, everyone seems to have their own unique take on how ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Common cold viruses contribute significantly to lost productivity and overall well-being, amounting to nearly $40 billion in annual productivity losses. Treatment with ...

Scientists were pleased when they learned more about how the common cold gains a foothold in the body, identifying key cellular checkpoints that are important targets of the virus. But the real ...

A newly discovered immune response inside the nose could explain why respiratory illnesses like RSV, Covid, the common cold and flu thrive in winter, according to research published Tuesday in The ...