The common cold isn't just a nuisance, as research reveals its complex biology, surprising severity, and unexpected ...

So, you woke up with a sore throat — is it COVID-19, allergies, a cold or something else entirely? With winter weather on its way, it's virtually impossible not to catch some sort of illness. But when ...

It can be tricky to determine whether your symptoms are actually the result of a common cold, bronchitis, or another type of infection. How do you know whether your cough and runny nose are signs of a ...

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DOMedically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO Developing a common cold vaccine is challenging because of the vast number of viruses that cause the common cold ...

New research shows that the virus that causes the common cold could lower your chances of getting COVID by 48 percent.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before germs were first spied under a microscope by Robert Koch, a ...

RSV causes a mild infection similar to the common cold. But, RSV is more likely to cause fever, wheezing, and difficulty eating. Both may be treated at home without medical intervention within around ...

Researchers compared rates of common cold coronavirus, RSV and flu incidence from before the pandemic and after the omicron surge. They found a major impact on common cold incidence but not on RSV or ...