If you’re experiencing any symptoms below the neck (severe cough, fever, muscle aches, extreme fatigue, chest pain, ...

‘Zinc lozenges taken within the first 24 hours of a cold, at a total daily dose of 75 mg, may speed recovery,’ says Dr Hooper. Research indicates that zinc may block rhinovirus – the most common cause ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

In today’s Health Alert, if you think allergies disappear in the winter, think again. Many people struggle with sneezing, ...

A cold front brings cooler air and brief allergy relief to Austin before gusty winds and warmer temperatures send pollen ...

Discover why dogs sneeze and snort, what these symptoms mean, and when to consult a vet. Learn common causes and health tips ...

Most of us have heard the adage “Feed a cold, starve a fever.” It comes from an outdated theory that a cold makes your body cooler and eating can help warm it up, and that a fever makes your body ...

It was not immediately clear whether any of the buildings in question had faulty heating systems. By Mihir Zaveri and Dana Rubinstein The known death toll resulting from the brutal cold snap that has ...

Ice helps reduce swelling and pain by narrowing blood vessels and limiting blood flow. You can use heat to relax tight muscles and improve blood flow after 48-72 hours of injury. Applying ice for ...

Wash your hands and you won't get a cold. You've probably heard that countless times. Good hand hygiene is important for reducing transmission. But an increasing number of studies suggest that cold ...