An ER doctor reveals that using decongestants for cold symptoms carries risks that land people in the hospital each year. "Two big reasons decongestants send people to the hospital each year include ...

Covid can feel very similar to a common cold or flu, but loss of taste or smell can still be a giveaway. Some people also get ...

“Asking for an antibiotic to make your cold go away faster is not going to help, and it actually contributes to bacterial resistance in the community,” he said. Meaning, taking antibiotics too often, ...

When this happens, she says it can lead to a vicious cycle where someone feels the need to use the spray more often, but ...

As we near the peak of respiratory virus season, News 8 is checking in with local health experts for an update on what’s ...

With flu season in full swing, health experts are urging people to take extra precautions, especially those with chronic ...

Dr. Bryan Better breaks down the difference between Hay fever and the Common Cold, and how each one should be treated.

A. The use of zinc to treat the common cold has been controversial ever since a case report in the 1980s. A young child being ...

But with the overlap between the common cold, influenza (the flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19, it can be ...

Scientists — no slouches when it comes to inventing excuses for getting out of yard work — have identified more than 200 viruses that cause colds.