This brings new meaning to under the weather. With flu cases climbing this winter season rapidly and record low temps on the ...

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 ...

Cold weather doesn’t directly cause colds, but it can dry nasal passages and keep people indoors, making viruses like flu, RSV and COVID-19 spread more easily.

As we brace for the cold, you may be wondering how these temperatures can impact your health. Eyewitness News spoke with Dr. Adan Alvarez from Luxe Primary Practice on what you should know when it ...

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Antihistamines are primarily used to treat allergy symptoms, but can also help with cold symptoms.Using a nasal spray and drinking plenty of fluids can help thin ...

First things first: This will not cure your cold (or flu, or sore throat, or consumption, or whatever else this nasty weather is throwing at you). This recipe is simply meant as a salve to calm its ...

My wife started getting sick a few days before Halloween. It stayed in her nose and throat. That’s a common cold, right? Why is having a cold so different from when you get the flu?

Most colds clear up in about 7-10 days, but a high fever, chest pain, or worsening symptoms could mean it’s getting worse. Other red flags include worsening congestion, facial pain, ear pressure, or ...

Many of us have heard the warning: “Don’t go outside without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being ...

Cold and flu season always comes around when the weather starts to change. But does cold, wet weather actually make you sick? Not really, experts say. But cooler temperatures and dry winter air can ...