Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While children play in winter wonderlands, families nestle together near the fire, and workers attend their annual holiday party, ...

Many of us will likely remember our mothers warning us: "Don’t go out without a coat or you’ll catch a cold!". While some may have dismissed the plea as an old wives' tale (just like how eating ...

If you get sick with a cold during the summer, it might catch you by surprise. It turns out those rays of sunshine can’t protect you from the pesky viruses that cause the common cold. And while it’s ...

First, you’re not alone. Up to 80% of American adults have the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which can cause cold sores (also known as fever blisters), according to Johns Hopkins. The viral infection ...

Getting sick is never fun and if you routinely feel under the weather, it can feel like you just can’t catch a break. The common cold is an illness affecting the nose and throat. While its impacts on ...

While many people associate colds with the fall and winter seasons, you can get a cold any time of year. The CDC reports that on average, US adults have two to three colds each year, while children ...