One piece of "conventional wisdom" has echoed through households for generations, threatening those just trying to rush out the door. An internist weighs in on an eternal flu superstition. It’s OK to ...

Winter is upon us, and so is the concern of the elderly about catching a cold. Despite protests, many youngsters are forced into warm clothes and warned to stay away from the refrigerator at home.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts say your nose can be key in preventing viruses — and there's one way you can make sure it's doing its job: preventing it ...

We've all wondered if you actually can catch a cold just from being out in cold weather - and now Dr Amir Khan has revealed whether it really is true or not. It's that time of year again when we're ...

Catching a cold is almost a rite of passage for the chilly winter months when people and viruses are often in close quarters. And that’s especially true among children, who aren’t stingy about what ...