It’s no cure — or even a way to prevent colds — but if taken correctly, zinc might help stop symptoms a bit earlier.

Have you ever noticed everyone seems to be sick in February? That’s not just your perception. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, for more than 40 years, February has proven to be ...

Newport Hospital Pharmacist-in-Charge Eric M. D’Agostino offers tips to get you through the winter sick season.

Dawa is a very popular Kenyan traditional concoction for colds (Photo: Shutterstock) With Coronavirus fast-spreading around the world, it's important to ensure that our immune systems are strong ...

You wake up with a stuffy nose, a scratchy throat, and that unmistakable feeling of a cold coming on. Your first thought? “Maybe I should get antibiotics to knock this out quickly.” But here’s the ...

Rhinoviruses and endemic coronaviruses are the main causes of the common cold. Recent studies show “common” cold viruses can cause severe and even fatal illness in healthy adults. Infection with ...

With temperatures in Connecticut below freezing on Monday morning, here's how to recognize and treat frostbite.

Zois tend to catch colds fairly often, so it’s important to know how to cure their cough. Luckily, a trip to the hospital isn’t necessary and neither is spending money, but it can be difficult to ...