The common cold is typically caused by viruses, most often rhinoviruses, which infect the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). 1 Zinc has been reported to block the replication of rhinovirus. By ...

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There are many teas you can drink when you have a cold, but the best options help alleviate your symptoms. Here are some top choices to try.

Enduring a week’s worth of cold water plunges can jolt the body’s cells into starting the process of autophagy to clean up and recycle old, worn-out, and broken parts, according to a new study. It ...

From early ocean dips to ice-cold polar plunges, cold-water immersion is increasingly popular among athletes and wellness warriors. But how much of the hype is backed by science? In the most ...

Share on Pinterest Cold-like symptoms can be caused by several illnesses and can linger for a while. Kate Wieser/Getty Images As COVID, influenza, RSV, and the common cold increase this time of year, ...

Some Californians are experiencing an unusual feeling, cold. Why is it so cold and what is the coldest the state has ever ...