Aches and pains. Pain (think: body aches and a sore throat) is also a tip off that you’re dealing with a virus like a cold.

As avian flu continues to spread across the U.S., wiping out egg-laying chicken flocks and creating a shift in consumer habits, grocery stores have reported dwindling supplies and skyrocketing prices ...

Recent research into bacterial cellulose patches may speed plants' recovery, improve grafting and help with preservation.

As we make our way though cold and flu season, this is what we're doing to protect our health and avoid getting sick.

Worst foods to eat when you have a cold Prioritizing good nutrition daily is the best way to keep your immune system strong, ...

Several beloved cheese brands from Aldi and Market Basket face urgent recalls as health officials uncover an unusual ...

While there's still no real way to cure a cold, there are some things you can do to help ease your symptoms—and shorten the ...

A study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has identified the bacteria most frequently found ... recent studies offer practical tips. For example, common heartburn medications may benefit ...

Recalcitrant infections are often caused by dormant bacteria, including persisters and viable but nonculturable cells. Here, the authors explore how composition and structure of protein ...

With winter illnesses sharing similar symptoms, it can be difficult to distinguish a common cold from bronchitis ... if your bronchitis is caused by a bacterial infection.

Impetigo is a common contagious skin infection. Bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus ... such as eczema, ringworm, or cold sores. A doctor will prescribe appropriate treatment for your specific ...