We all know the feeling: you’ve just shaken off a miserable cold, your energy’s finally coming back… and then, barely a fortnight later, your throat starts to tickle again. It feels unfair – like the ...

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 ...

Colds typically develop within 1-3 days after exposure. A cold is most contagious during the first few days, and you can still spread one even if you feel better. Washing your hands regularly, ...

Ever heard of telomeres? They may stand between you and your next bout with the sniffles. Telomeres are protective sections of DNA that cap off the ends of chromosomes. They serve as a molecular clock ...

Another hit of potentially record-breaking cold has triggered warnings of citrus damage and potential mass iguana die-offs. But how about the average Floridian, who has long ditched heavy jackets ...

Winter is here, and the whispers started before it even began. You've heard them all your life - from your mom, your auntie, even that overzealous stranger at the supermarket. "Don't go outside with ...