Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These ...

Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days. The symptoms are runny nose, dry cough, and sore throat. But with the common ...

No, healthcare providers do not recommend whiskey to help with a cold because alcohol can suppress your immune system. Here’s ...

Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days.The ...

There's no cure for the common cold, but there are ways to ease symptoms while the cold runs its course. Here's what helps and what to avoid, according to experts.

The best cold medicine won't cure your virus, but it will help you manage your symptoms. These OTC options should stay ...

Bromelain is an enzyme in pineapples that is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It may reduce mucus and ease ...

Shift work and night work are associated with an increased risk for the common cold and several other infections amon ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am on a low-sodium diet by choice. I do not add salt to anything, except when I bake for others. I have ...

During a live segment of "Eye on Your Health," Dr. Jennifer Moreira from Baylor Scott & White shared tips on shortening the duration of a cold, especially during spring break. She highlighted a new ...

If you’ve ever been diagnosed with the common cold or bronchitis, you’ve likely experienced chest congestion. Chest congestion is the result of inflamed air passages, or bronchi, in the lungs.

Sleep-deprived night shift nurses are at greater risk for the common cold and other infectious diseases, a new study says. Shift work and its impact on quality sleep can wreak havoc on nurses ...