The FDA reveals that phenylephrine, a popular decongestant, is no better than a placebo. Discover what this means for your ...

The common cold isn't entirely preventable ... No genetic test exists specifically for cold prevention. If you have autoimmune conditions or genetic immune deficiencies that may impact your ...

Aches and pains. Pain (think: body aches and a sore throat) is also a tip off that you’re dealing with a virus like a cold.

The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat that can cause an overall feeling of discomfort. Find out more about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of this common condition.

Maybe you've been in a room recently with someone who's coughing, but they say "I promise it's not COVID." While it's important to still be cautious about COVID-19, there are other viral ...

NHS England appeals for 1.3 million eligible people to come forward for a new jab against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ...

A cold begins when a virus attaches to the lining ... Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a viral infection spread from bird to bird. The most common kind is the H5N1 strain. While swine flu isn ...

Feeling under the weather? In Texas, cedar can bring sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes, but so can the flu, COVID-19 and ...

A hacking cough is the primary symptom of bronchitis, according to the NHS. “A distinguishing feature of a bronchitis-related cough, as opposed to a typical cough, is the presence of mucus production, ...

Walk through the aisles of any pharmacy when you're trying to keep an impending cold at bay and you'll be met with a slew of options — from over-the-counter medications to cough drops, herbal ...

“Flu antivirals are different than those used for COVID and will not work against the common cold, so a positive test can be ...