One piece of "conventional wisdom" has echoed through households for generations, threatening those just trying to rush out the door. An internist weighs in on an eternal flu superstition. It’s OK to ...

While most people focus on cough, sore throat, or fever, digestive issues often go unnoticed. Many experience bloating, ...

A new study led by a UC San Francisco sleep researcher supports what parents have been saying for centuries: to avoid getting sick, be sure to get enough sleep. The team, which included researchers at ...

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO Colds typically develop within 1-3 days after exposure.A cold is most contagious during the first few days, and you can still spread one even if you feel ...

Catching a cold is almost a rite of passage for the chilly winter months when people and viruses are often in close quarters. And that’s especially true among children, who aren’t stingy about what ...

That said, extreme cold can affect your susceptibility to viruses. “If you were cold all the time, losing calories and ...

Vitamin C Will Not Prevent a Cold: Multiple studies have shown that taking vitamin C tablets will not decrease your chances ...

Your mom probably used to assure you that doing this one thing was guaranteed to make you sick. But is it true? arthurhidden - stock.adobe.com It’s OK to brush off this advice. One piece of ...