Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These ...

Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days.The ...

Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days. The symptoms are runny nose, dry cough, and sore throat. But with the common ...

Bromelain is an enzyme in pineapples that is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It may reduce mucus and ease ...

No, healthcare providers do not recommend whiskey to help with a cold because alcohol can suppress your immune system. Here’s ...

Sleep-deprived night shift nurses are at greater risk for the common cold and other infectious diseases, a new study says.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am on a low-sodium diet by choice. I do not add salt to anything, except when I bake for others. I have ...

Shift work and night work are associated with an increased risk for the common cold and several other infections among nurses.

Now research has revealed that all wine is a powerful ally against a far more frequent health problem - the common cold. Doctors have discovered that drinking a moderate amount can help develop a ...

If you’ve ever been diagnosed with the common cold or bronchitis, you’ve likely experienced chest congestion. Chest congestion is the result of inflamed air passages, or bronchi, in the lungs.