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Another hit of potentially record-breaking cold has triggered warnings of citrus damage and potential mass iguana die-offs. But how about the average Floridian, who has long ditched heavy jackets ...

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 ...

Forecasters predict it will be not as cold with times of clouds and sun. Throughout the day, wind will be blowing southwest ...

What’s the deal with summertime sniffles? Most everyone looks forward to summer — time to get away, get outside and have some fun. So what could be more unfair than catching a cold when it’s warm? How ...

A rare genetic mutation that makes some people naturally impervious to viral diseases could lead to a universal antiviral treatment. Columbia University researchers have transformed this genetic quirk ...

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