Who knows why different people have different symptoms with the common cold? Well, a new study used laboratory-grown noses ...

The common cold looks trivial compared with illnesses that fill intensive care units, yet it still knocks out workers, empties classrooms and costs health systems huge sums every winter. Despite ...

A runny nose, scratchy throat, and deep cough can make even simple daily tasks feel miserable. While there’s no instant cure ...

As winter’s chill settles in, millions of Americans will reach for over-the-counter medications to combat the seasonal surge of stuffy noses and congestion. But a startling revelation about one of the ...

Wander down the cold-medicine aisle in any drugstore and you’ll find an eye-watering variety of pills, capsules, nasal sprays and potions. Do any of them really work? That’s a legitimate question ...

There are many teas you can drink when you have a cold, but the best options help alleviate your symptoms. Here are some top choices to try.

Alternative medicine experts say which herbs and tricks they use on sick days. Oct. 30, 2008 — -- A cold is the most common illness on the planet, and having a medical degree hardly makes you ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before germs were first spied under a microscope by Robert Koch, a ...

People may experience excess gas when sick with a cold due to swallowed air, compromised immune function, or stress-related symptoms. The common cold is a viral infection affecting the upper ...

For generations, chicken soup has been a go-to remedy for people feeling under the weather. It holds a cherished place in many cultures as a comforting treatment for colds and flu. But is there any ...