Here's what experts say about using antibiotics to treat the common cold — and why you can still catch one in the summer.

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO While the common cold and influenza (the flu) are viral respiratory infections ...

Updated vaccines, proper hygiene and staying home when you're sick can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses this ...

If you feel a cold coming on, the best way to support your immune system and symptoms is to hydrate and rest. Learn what ...

The cold and flu are respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. Some cold and flu symptoms may overlap, but there are ...

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A VICTORIAN-ERA disease that can mimic the symptoms of a cold has reemerged as a "top infectious disease killer", WHO has warned. More than eight million people were infected with it worldwide in ...

Psychologically, you may also feel more alert and less burdened by the discomfort that was present during the cold, Dr.

THE herpes simplex virus type 1 is best known as the villain behind the dreaded cold sore. When it’s not triggering eruptions ...

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) asked people to watch out for cold diseases as the weather suddenly got cold, with morning ...

Influenza viruses can spread year-round. When does cold season start? Cold season begins in the fall, typically in late August or early September, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. What causes ...