We’re nearing the height of cold and flu season, and if you’re starting to feel a little under the weather, you’ve probably heard of a supplement that might help ease your symptoms: echinacea.

A UVA School of Nursing associate professor explains why hydration, balanced nutrition and rest matter more than old remedies ...

Autumn's arrival often brings an uptick in colds, but you can take steps to feel better. (Getty Images) There’s nothing that will make you yearn for the days of breathing through both of your nostrils ...

The common cold, which can be caused by one of over 200 different respiratory viruses, typically lasts seven to 10 days. You will know when your cold is nearly over when your symptoms, such as body ...

It's unfortunate but true: It's totally normal for adults to get colds multiple times a year. And each of those colds will tend to follow a similar three-stage pattern, says Dr. Shiv Sudhakar, ...

In the study, researchers analyzed both recent and past respiratory infection information from 578 patients who were hospitalized for a heart attack. Seventeen percent of them reported symptoms of ...

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 ...

If it seems like more people around you are sneezing and sniffling, it’s not your imagination. This is one of the most common times of year for the common cold. Signs of the common cold include ...

If you feel a cold coming on, you should get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and take supplements like zinc or elderberry. Here's why.