Learn how the body’s earliest immune defenses can stop a common cold before symptoms appear.

Santa may want to invest in some health insurance for his reindeer. A symptom known as the “Rudolph Sign” can be indicative of a larger infection in humans, and it’s especially common in the colder ...

When a rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold, infects the lining of our nasal passages, our cells work ...

A new study shows that the body’s early immune response, not the virus itself, often determines how severe a rhinovirus cold ...

Colds are often associated with winter and low temperatures, but environmental factors play a greater role than simple exposure to viruses.

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While most sinus infections clear up on their own, it is important to monitor symptoms, as bacterial infections can sometimes spread to other areas. If a sinus infection lasts longer than 10 days, or ...