If you get sick with a cold during the summer, it might catch you by surprise. It turns out those rays of sunshine can’t protect you from the pesky viruses that cause the common cold. And while it’s ...

Cold weather often gets blamed for winter illness. Meteorologist Leslie Hudson explains the science behind why viruses spread ...

There’s nothing like a hot drink on a cold day, especially during cold and flu season. While legend has it that the hot toddy – a warm blend of honey, lemon and whiskey – can cure the worst winter ...

At some point or another, we’ve all heard this warning – don’t go outside in the cold or you’ll get sick. “You can’t get a cold from the cold weather itself, but you can get a cold indirectly from ...

The season has arrived for running noses, sore throats, and hacking coughs. While typically not a life-threatening illness, the common cold is one of the most widespread diseases in the world and a ...