Medicines that help with colds can be bought either from a pharmacy or a supermarket. Aches and a high temperature can be eased by taking ibuprofen or paracetamol and decongestant sprays or tablets ...

The common cold looks trivial compared with illnesses that fill intensive care units, yet it still knocks out workers, ...

Learn more about the common cold, the viruses that cause it, and why it’s so difficult to find a vaccine for it.

MORGANTOWN — Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or ...

There’s no shortage of popular cold remedies, but there’s one in particular that a family physician warns against relying on too much.

Common cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms and cases can spike during the year-ending holidays, according to Johns Hopkins winter ...

Orange juice is a popular home remedy for treating a cold. Research shows that while drinking orange juice may ease cold symptoms, it could irritate a sore throat.

Decorating the Christmas tree is a beloved tradition for many of us during the festive season. While some people prefer using and reusing an artificial tree as an environmentally friendly way to enjoy ...

Contracting a common lung infection as an adult may 'significantly' raise the risk of suffering a heart issue, concerning research has suggested. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can be deadly ...

With similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell which illness is which. Here’s what to know. By Dani Blum Early clues suggest that this flu season could be particularly brutal. And while national ...

Adjunct Assistant Professor in Family and Community Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University It starts with a slight scratchiness at the back of your throat.

Often confused for a common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can in fact be serious and should be studied more closely. In studies led by Singapore General Hospital (SGH), researchers ...