DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mom always scolded me for not drying my hair after washing it, telling me I’d catch cold. She also talked about dressing right for the weather, starving a fever and lots of other ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — With mask restrictions loosened and more people getting out and about, 2 Wants to Know if colds and infections are becoming more common. Health officials at Wake Forest School of ...

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 ...

Dr Prajna and Dr Habalkar insists it is safe to consume refrigerated water in winter without worrying about catching cold.

Experts say your nose can be key in preventing viruses — and there's one way you can make sure it's doing its job: preventing it from getting dry. FG Trade via Getty Images Science occasionally ...

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 ...

Wine is one of those professions that relies heavily on the senses, a lot like some artists and the developers of food scents and perfumes. Which means that the common cold or flu — whether we’re ...

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

Dear Mayo Clinic: My mom always scolded me for not drying my hair after washing it, telling me I’d catch cold. She also talked about dressing right for the weather, starving a fever and lots of other ...

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 ...

Can the rapid swings in temperature make you sick? The weather outside has been dangerously frightful for much of the nation. The extreme cold is also very dangerous for our health. There's frost bite ...