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

Washing hands, limiting exposure when ill and getting vaccinated can help kids stay in good shape before they head back to ...

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

If your cold symptoms won't quit, you may have something else. Doctors explain what it could mean if you've got a lingering ...

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 ...

“People's phones are out when urinating and defecating, exposing the phones to bacteria,” says Dr. Suraj Saggar, chief of ...

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 ...

but it can provide some relief while the cold runs its course. The common cold usually lasts 7-10 days. Decongestants are available as pills, liquids, nasal sprays, and nasal drops. How to find ...

NEW YORK -- The dangerously cold weather continues Wednesday around New York City, and temperatures won't climb back above the freezing mark for a while. It's a First Alert Weather Day as we're ...

Warming up your car on bitter cold mornings is usually a standard routine for most of us, but if it was manufactured after 1980, you can skip this step, according to Firestone Complete Auto Care.