In the frozen reaches of the planet—glaciers, mountaintops, and icy groundwater—scientists have uncovered strange ...

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New drugs that target "zombie" tuberculosis (TB) cells are now a step closer, thanks to a new study led by the University of ...

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Researchers at Brown University’s School of Public Health found that children exposed to higher levels of triclosan may be ...

Cookouts on the Fourth of July aren't just a tradition—they're expected as part of a day of outdoor games, fireworks and fun.

We know the foods that make a cold or flu better—like a steaming bowl of chicken soup or a mug of ginger tea. But what about the foods that make a cold or flu worse? Avoid these when you’re feeling ...

Another myth is that colds are caused by cold weather, or going outside with wet hair, but that's not true. Experts say they're all just viruses, spread through the air or on surfaces.

There's a reason why the aptly named common cold rears its little head more often than we'd like; more than 200 different viruses can cause it, with the rhinovirus being the most likely ...

A cold usually gets better within seven to 10 days (Alamy Stock Photo) “Cold symptoms like a sore throat, runny nose, and cough can overlap with bacterial infections like tonsillitis or ...

When the cold causes swelling in your sinuses, mucus can get trapped in them. Bacteria, viruses, or other germs can grow in that trapped mucus and cause a sinus infection.

“Antibiotics are designed to combat bacterial infections, not viral ones like the common cold,” explains Asif. “Since colds are caused by viruses, antibiotics do not help.