By 1925, when Popular Science reported the findings of the US Public Health Service’s first-ever survey on the common cold, many still clung to outdated beliefs despite four decades of germ science.

Common cold The common cold is one of the most frequent illnesses in children. Depending on the child's age, it can be normal to have eight to 12 colds per year.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The National Hurricane Center increased chances for tropical development around Florida. There is now a ...