The common cold is caused by one of more than 200 viruses circulating at any given time. Children typically get between 6 and 10 colds yearly, while adults get between 2 and 4. Colds usually include a ...

The common cold looks trivial compared with illnesses that fill intensive care units, yet it still knocks out workers, ...

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 ...

Many people think of December and January as the two months of the year you're likely to catch the common cold, but “cold season” actually stretches from late August through April. That means only ...

Common cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms and cases can spike during the year-ending holidays, according to Johns Hopkins winter ...

Finally scientists may have found a potential cure for common cold. They have found “silver bullets” in yogurt that could destroy viruses and provide a cure for the flu and common cold. The discovery ...

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