Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD The common cold and COVID-19 are viral illnesses with similar symptoms. Colds are upper respiratory infections that may cause mild symptoms like sneezing, nasal ...

Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose-- everyone knows the first signs of a cold, probably the most common illness known. These symptoms are usually caused by a viral infection. Although the ...

A potentially fatal disorder which causes blood clotting has been linked to a common cold, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. The team found a ...

Well, I have good news, and I have bad news. The bad news is that we’re entering the time of the year when the common cold is, well, more common. This means you’re more likely to ask yourself ...

However, having some immunity isn't always protective when it comes to colds, as there are over 200 known viruses that can cause symptoms of the common cold, according to the National Institute of ...

The common cold, otherwise simply known as a cold, is a viral infection that attacks the upper respiratory tract. This includes the nasal cavity, the pharynx (back of the mouth) and the larynx ...

For decades, scientists have been on the hunt for a universal common cold vaccine—and they're still searching. By Bill Gourgey Published Nov 2, 2022 10:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...

How Can I Prevent the Common Cold? A strong immune system is the best defense against the common cold. It may not keep you from getting infected, but you'll recover more quickly. Boost your body's ...

Is there a cold remedy that actually works? There are plenty of over-the-counter remedies for the common cold, but some carry significant risks, and their efficacy is dubious. The latter applies ...

By 1925, when Popular Science reported the findings of the US Public Health Service’s first-ever survey on the common cold, many still clung to outdated beliefs despite four decades of germ science.

There most common diseases that affect people, especially children, during the cold season are pneumonia, asthma, diarrhoea, bronchiolitis and the common cold. According to Dr Peninah Musyoka ...