A cold is caused by a virus that causes inflammation of the membranes that line the nose and throat, Johns Hopkins said, adding that it can result from any one of more than 200 different viruses ...

But if you frequently have cold fingers or hands, it could be a sign of a medical condition, like diabetes or a vitamin B12 deficiency. If you also have changes to your skin color, ...

With a low BMI, you might not have enough fat and muscle to keep you warm, making you more likely to feel cold. Having a low BMI, of less than 18.5, can also stop your body from working as well as ...

It’s fall in the Northern Hemisphere, and the weather is getting cooler. Many people have cold-like symptoms, and some may have tested positive for Covid-19, influenza or the respiratory ...

How long should you stay home if you have a cold? If you’re worried about spreading your cold, stay home to avoid exposing others to the cold-causing virus. However, ...

These days, “In general, I would say that patients who have COVID don’t know it because the symptoms are so mild and overlap with the common cold,” said Elena Christofides, MD, an ...

Scientists aren’t exactly sure how the mineral works to alleviate cold symptoms. But the idea of an over-the-counter way to shorten the misery of a common cold has proved wildly popular. Total U ...

If you have cold feet it may be due to cholesterol building up in your blood vessels or because of inflammation. High cholesterol can cause serious health issues like strokes and heart attacks, ...

When it comes to the health benefits of cold water dips, the hype is ahead of the science. NPR talked to researchers about what's true, what's not, and the latest on how to get the most out of it.