It’s no cure — or even a way to prevent colds — but if taken correctly, zinc might help ease symptoms a bit earlier.

The onset of sudden cold spells can threaten plant survival, especially during early growth phases. But how do plants detect ...

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 ...

Winter is coming, and it’s not just about snowball fights or extra layers of hoodies. For men, cold weather does something ...

Influenza cases are slowly rising in Illinois, signaling the beginning of flu season. Is the cold weather to blame?

Cold exposure can impair your balance, too, since stiff muscles can lead to unsteady ankles and knees, said Dr. Nnaemeka ...

When you start to feel a cold coming on, it’s understandable to feel annoyed. After all, colds are miserable, leaving you with a stuffy nose, achy throat, and cough for days. With that, you may wonder ...

While both infections may cause a sore throat, unlike a cold, strep throat does not cause a cough and runny nose. Additionally, strep can cause tiny red spots on the roof of the mouth called petechiae ...

Most adults have had a cold sore at some point—cold sores are very common. But what can you do as a parent if your child develops cold sores? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains how core sores are ...

A cold sore is a painful blister that appears on the outside of the mouth close to or on the lips. Also known as fever blisters, cold sores develop due to herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) ...