Scientists were pleased when they learned more about how the common cold gains a foothold in the body, identifying key cellular checkpoints that are important targets of the virus.

Prior exposure to coronaviruses that cause ordinary colds can boost the immune system's ability to attack a vulnerable site ...

"Usually, when we think about the common cold, it's a virus," Dr Cheryl Lythgoe of Benenden Health explains to Yahoo UK.

Nasal irrigation has been used to treat the common cold for thousands of years, and modern science shows that it works.

Prior exposure to coronaviruses that cause ordinary colds can boost the immune system's ability to attack a vulnerable site ...

Cold and flu seasons are back in Michigan, and experts say now it the time to protect yourself with an annual flu shot. Flu season begins in the fall, typically in October, according to the Cleveland ...

Researchers have solved the first step in treating the common cold, by mapping its entire genome, or genetic map, teams from the University of Maryland and the University of Wisconsin-Madison reported ...

Should you take vitamin C or zinc when you are sick with a common cold or influenza? Immunologist Zachary Rubin explains which at-home remedies actually help. If you're enjoying this article, consider ...

(WXYZ) — A new study confirms what many parents already know: that little ones really are the germiest during cold and flu season. The youngest kids are the ...

Q. I lost a lot of my sense of smell after using Zicam zinc gel for a cold many years ago. It seemed to work great, but then I realized my ability to smell had become dampened. I used to smell a dry ...

How Can You Prevent the Common Cold?: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty One of the easiest and most effective strategies to prevent the common cold is simple: wash your hands regularly. Understanding how ...