This time of year, there are a number of viruses doing the rounds, and it can be hard to dodge the dreaded flu or common cold. If you are unlucky enough to get struck down with illness, you will ...

That annoying sniffle started yesterday, and now your throat feels scratchy. A few years ago, you wouldn’t have thought twice before dismissing it as just another cold. But in our post-pandemic world, ...

"Our findings suggest that the immune boost from a recent cold may give the body an early advantage in fighting SARS-CoV-2 before it has a chance to take hold," said senior author of the study Max ...

Common colds and the flu differ in many ways, including their causes, some of their symptoms and their treatments. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

We’ve yet to discover a cure for the common cold (let alone COVID or flu), even though viruses and other infections have been with us as long as we’ve walked the planet. But research on the common ...

A new study led by researchers at National Jewish Health has found that recent infection with the common cold - often caused by rhinoviruses - may offer temporary protection against infection with ...

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year, but it’s also when sickness can spread like wildfire. If it seems like more people around you are sneezing and sniffling, it’s not your imagination.

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