They can cause all sorts of unpleasant symptoms. Certain symptoms, like a sore throat or fatigue, are hallmarks of all three.

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 ...

During winter, when it's wet and cold outside, we all get a little chilly. But for some people, feeling cold isn't tied to the month – it's a sign of something else. If you’re constantly turning up ...

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 ...

It may shorten how long you’re sick, too.

Always feeling cold? Discover common causes like hypothyroidism, anemia, and poor circulation, plus practical tips to stay ...

A sweeping analysis of more than a thousand patients finds that antibiotics offer no relief for viral colds or purulent nasal discharge, while increasing side effects. Study: Antibiotics for the ...

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s that time of the year when many people are starting to feel sick. Different illnesses are starting to spread around the classroom and the workplace. Flu season is just starting, ...

April brings a surge in childhood asthma cases, often mistaken for seasonal coughs. Rising temperatures, dust, and allergens ...