Cold: Decongestants and pain relievers can alleviate cold symptoms. Check with your healthcare provider if you have pre-existing conditions. Allergies: Antihistamines can relieve allergy symptoms.

“We all have stuff that we want to do … but you got to give your body that grace to heal.” Starting to feel a cold come on? Here’s how long it will last.

Covid-19 can look a lot like a simple cold or flu, especially in vaccinated people. Epidemiologist Dr. Abdul El-Sayed explains what to look for to differentiate between the viruses and how to ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Sipping on a warm cup of tea can be a soothing home remedy when you have a cold. There are many caffeine-free teas to choose from to keep you hydrated ...

In fact, with a cold it can even feel pleasant if you drink something cold, like cold milk. Of course things look differently if you have a milk protein sensitivity or lactose intolerance.

Total U.S. sales of zinc products, such as Zicam and Cold-Eeze, were $340 million in 2023, said Hannah Esper, managing editor of the trade publication Nutrition Business Journal.

For decades, scientists have been on the hunt for a universal common cold vaccine—and they're still searching. By Bill Gourgey Published Nov 2, 2022 10:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...

When you have a cold, your immune system goes into overdrive, and part of its response includes raising your body temperature to make it less inviting for the virus.

Coughing, sniffling, hoarseness. When the typical symptoms of the common cold appear, one person might believe in the old-fashioned remedy of warm milk and honey, while another might contend that ...

A cold is caused by a virus that causes inflammation of the membranes that line the nose and throat, Johns Hopkins said, adding that it can result from any one of more than 200 different viruses.