Sleep-deprived night shift nurses are at greater risk for the common cold and other infectious diseases, a new study says. Shift work and its impact on quality sleep can wreak havoc on nurses ...

The symptoms are runny nose, dry cough, and sore throat. But with the common cold, there are also some common myths that come with it. For example, did you know that you can get a cold year-round ...

Cold infections, which affect the upper respiratory tract (nose, sinuses, and throat), progress through four stages: incubation, early symptoms, peak symptoms, and recovery. You may develop different ...

Respiratory illnesses are one of the most common health issues, with the common cold and flu being particularly prevalent. A cold is usually characterised by symptoms such as a runny or stuffy ...

While usually not a cause for concern, cold sweats can be a symptom of a life-threatening medical problem. Ten of the most common causes of cold sweats are anxiety/stress, infection, fainting (syncope ...

One of those struck down is Professor Ron Eccles, chairman of the Cold and Flu Council and director of the Common Cold Centre at Cardiff University. Blaming his wife for passing on the virus - the ...

Many people view stargazing as something simple and easy – just go outside and stare up at the night sky, right? It's more ...

A head cold, also known as the common cold or head congestion, is a viral nose and throat infection. It’s often a mild sickness that can be treated at home. These remedies won’t make your cold ...

C. H. Andrewes, of the National Institute for Medical Research, is an admirable summary of the essential features of our knowledge of that world-wide scourge, the common cold ; and nobody is ...

An arctic blast that brought a rare snowfall to northern Florida last week left green sea turtles as far south as St. Augustine suffering from a condition known as cold stunning ...