Many of us will likely remember our mothers warning us: "Don’t go out without a coat or you’ll catch a cold!". While some may have dismissed the plea as an old wives' tale (just like how eating ...

A cold typically resolves after about a week, although congestion, cough, and runny nose can linger. Your cold may be improving if you have more energy and your symptoms are milder. Generally, these ...

It's the season for getting a cold. The number of colds go up in fall and winter as we move inside and holiday gatherings bring us together. An adult may average 2-4 colds a year and a child may get ...

While children play in winter wonderlands, families nestle together near the fire, and workers attend their annual holiday party, viruses are plotting to give them a cold. As an infectious disease ...

In the vast majority of cases, the common cold goes away on its own. Usually, no treatment is necessary, and most people recover without any complications. Cold symptoms typically develop in a few ...