Imagine a nasal spray that could stop you from getting sick. Researchers in Maryland are testing an experimental treatment ...

Before germs were first spied under a microscope by Robert Koch, a doctor from East Prussia, catching colds was blamed on evil spirits, foul weather, and medical enigmas such as blood impurities. Koch ...

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 ...

We may be a few years out from the COVID-19 pandemic, but similar to influenza, each season brings a new strain of the respiratory infection—some of which are stronger and more contagious than others.

Every year, as temperatures drop, sneezing, coughing, and fever become commonplace. But what many dismiss as just another seasonal nuisance can sometimes be something far more serious. The common cold ...

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 ...

The flu, colds and other respiratory illnesses are often more common throughout the winter. People spend more time indoors together, especially during the holidays, which promotes the spread of ...

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms. Vaccines are available for COVID-19, the flu and RSV. However, there is no ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The common cold can commonly cause different symptoms in different people. A new study shed ...