Experts reveal the signs that you're no longer at risk of spreading illnesses like COVID, flu and strep throat to others.

One piece of "conventional wisdom" has echoed through households for generations, threatening those just trying to rush out the door. An internist weighs in on an eternal flu superstition. It’s OK to ...

We’ve all noticed it – there’s something in the air at the moment. The atmosphere is thick, but not with anticipation; we’re amidst a flurry of viral infections. Each train journey is soundtracked by ...

New research suggests that cold weather may actually affect the human body's immune response, making us more susceptible to colds, flus and other upper respiratory infections. Dr. Benjamin Bleier, a ...

True or false? You can catch a cold by not dressing warmly enough. The short answer is false. We’re working for you to explain why it still might be a good idea to listen to your mom, and add on the ...

Low temperatures, dry air, crowded indoor spaces and lifestyle changes collectively weaken the bodys natural defences.

Whether you’re rushing to catch the school bus as a kid or trying to beat traffic on your way to work as an adult, there is ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — True or false? You can catch a cold by not dressing warmly enough. The short answer: is false. Consumer Reports puts the myth to bed once and for all, but explains why it still ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - True or false? You can catch a cold by not dressing warmly enough. The short answer: false. Consumer Reports puts the myth to bed once and for all, but explains why it still ...

A new study led by a UC San Francisco sleep researcher supports what parents have been saying for centuries: to avoid getting sick, be sure to get enough sleep. The team, which included researchers at ...

Catching a cold is almost a rite of passage for the chilly winter months when people and viruses are often in close quarters. And that’s especially true among children, who aren’t stingy about what ...

Your mom probably used to assure you that doing this one thing was guaranteed to make you sick. But is it true? arthurhidden - stock.adobe.com It’s OK to brush off this advice. One piece of ...