Crowded classrooms and sharing supplies make it easy for viruses like the flu, RSV, and the common cold to spread.

We're just days away from August, which is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to get on track with routine ...

No one is exposed more to viruses and germs than medical professionals serving on the front lines. You may not be able to eliminate your risk of catching a cold, the flu, or other viruses ...

Cold germs live in nasal mucus, spread by sneezing and nasal rivers that overflow like toilets when you have guests over. Amazingly, the nose and sinuses can produce one to two quarts of mucus a day.

Does cold weather really make you sick? Learn why cold weather gets a bad rap and what culprits you should really be wary of.

Each winter, cold and flu season reaches its peak. That leaves a lot of people dealing with coughing, sneezing and fevers. People often take fever reducers to lower their body temperature when ...

It’ s important to brush your teeth, but did you know your toothbrush can make you sick? A wet toothbrush can harbor cold and flu germs, picked up when you were previously ill. To prevent re-infecting ...

Colds and sore throats don’t wait for the right time to strike. Discover how to stop symptoms in their tracks.

It’s the last day of July, which means the school year is almost here and returning to the classroom can often mean exposure to germs, which can be especially hard for the millions of children in the ...

Each winter, cold and flu season reaches its peak. That leaves a lot of people dealing with coughing, sneezing and fevers. People often take fever reducers to lower their body temperature when ...