We associate colds and viruses with the winter, and for good reason. Illness spikes in the colder months because it’s a time ...

Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu – or Covid-19. The illnesses all share similar symptoms, sometimes making it hard to ...

Here’s what causes colds to spread so easily, how long they are usually contagious and how they’re most commonly treated.

These days, “In general, I would say that patients who have COVID don’t know it because the symptoms are so mild and overlap with the common cold,” said Elena Christofides, MD, an ...

Well, I have good news, and I have bad news. The bad news is that we’re entering the time of the year when the common cold is, well, more common. This means you’re more likely to ask yourself ...

(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer) Craig Hoffman’s 2-year-old son, Roky, came down with a cold a week before Thanksgiving. As a family, the Hoffmans have been pretty careful, yet Roky’s ...

Dr. Bernstein answers the question: 'Can I Exercise If I Have A Cold or Flu?' — -- Question: Should I exercise if I have a cold or the flu? Answer: Oftentimes when we have a cold or the flu ...

Cold: Over-the-counter cold medications can relieve cold symptoms, but they might have a limited impact on allergy symptoms. Allergies: Antihistamines are effective for allergy relief but may not ...

like cold milk. Of course things look differently if you have a milk protein sensitivity or lactose intolerance. In this case, you should not drink milk with or without a cold. In other words ...

A new analysis of studies published on zinc and cold viruses concludes that there isn’t enough evidence to say whether over-the-counter zinc treatments have any effect on preventing the common cold.

If you have a cold or another illness, your surgeon may wish to postpone surgery. The timing and severity of your cold can determine whether performing surgery will be safe for you. Share on ...