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

Not only does nasal saline irrigation decrease the duration of illness, but it also reduces the need for antibiotics ...

CHILDREN are ending up in hospital after parents fall for a common cold cure myth, a surgeon has warned. The popular method, ...

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 ...

If you get sick with a cold during the summer, it might catch you by surprise. It turns out those rays of sunshine can’t protect you from the pesky viruses that cause the common cold. And while it’s ...

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

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms. Vaccines are available for COVID-19, the flu and RSV. However, there is no ...

Many people think of December and January as the two months of the year you're likely to catch the common cold, but “cold season” actually stretches from late August through April. That means only ...

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