A simple cough, sniffle or sneeze can reduce someone to social outcast status — aka “sick shaming.” But powering through illness with over-the-counter drugs has its own consequences.

Why are viruses more active? Viruses need a host to replicate, and they can survive outside only briefly. When people sick with a common cold or COVID-19 cough or sneeze, they let out respiratory ...

Cold weather itself doesn’t make you sick. However, there’s more to the story than just temperature. Viruses, not cold air, ...

You cannot get sick simply by going out in the cold. But winter weather can create a more agreeable environment for germs — both outside and inside our bodies.

How to keep from getting sick when it's cold outside Mama knows best! "Wearing layers during the winter can help prevent physiological conditions that can make you more susceptible to contracting ...

It turns out the cold itself can't make you sick, but there's more to the story. Dr. Okotie-Eboh described how, during the winter months, with the lack of sunlight and cold temperatures, we spend ...

Typically, cold and flu cases increase when temperatures got down. But one expert said that the cold weather isn’t the reason why people are getting sick.

No. Cold or wet weather on its own doesn't cause a cold and won't make you sick, the experts say. Can cold weather make you ...

Cold weather doesn't cause a cold, but it can affect you in surprising ways. Here's how to stay healthy during winter. Trend Report: A 'tightening' jawline serum, arch-supporting flip-flops, more ...

Cold and flu season always comes around when the weather starts to change. But does cold, wet weather actually make you sick?Not really, experts say. But cooler temperatures and dry winter air can ...