The common cold looks trivial compared with illnesses that fill intensive care units, yet it still knocks out workers, empties classrooms and costs health systems huge sums every winter. Despite ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Common cold viruses contribute significantly to lost productivity and overall well-being, amounting to nearly $40 billion in annual productivity losses. Treatment with ...

Imagine a nasal spray that could stop you from getting sick. Researchers in Maryland are testing an experimental treatment ...

(via TEDEd) From incantations in ancient Egypt, bloodletting in 18th century Europe, to President Coolidge inhaling poisonous chlorine gas in 1924, the common cold has inspired a variety of creative ...

As winter’s chill settles in, millions of Americans will reach for over-the-counter medications to combat the seasonal surge of stuffy noses and congestion. But a startling revelation about one of the ...

September 25, 2012 (Vienna, Austria) — There is still no cure for the common cold, but interferon-β significantly decreases the frequency of cold-induced exacerbations in people with ...

Cold season can lead to accidental double-dosing. Here’s what people need to know about cold medicines, key ingredients and ...

The common cold has been bothering people for generations, so it’s natural to wonder why we still don’t have a cure. The main reason we can’t cure the cold is that there isn’t just one cold. What we ...

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Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

People may experience excess gas when sick with a cold due to swallowed air, compromised immune function, or stress-related symptoms. The common cold is a viral infection affecting the upper ...