Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days.

When the temperature drops and flu season arrives, keeping your immune system strong becomes a top priority. While washing ...

Spring allergy season is expected to worsen in 2025. Longer growing seasons due to climate change have caused seasonal ...

Iowa’s been on a weather rollercoaster for weeks and with colds, the flu, COVID-19 and RSV still rampant, Iowans are reminded ...

The best cold medicine won't cure your virus, but it will help you manage your symptoms. These OTC options should stay ...

This week at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of strep throat and stomach virus. WellSpan ...

Spring is a time to celebrate blooming flowers — and curse seasonal allergies. You may enjoy later sunsets and struggle with ...

Scientists at Cornell University have developed a new type of vaccine that may provide stronger and longer-lasting protection ...

Q. I really enjoyed your radio show about home remedies. I’d like to add my voice to those who enjoy and tout the benefits of chicken soup. But I want to mention a very special kind — the chicken ...

Cold germs from someone’s nose or cough can live on surfaces for hours to days, depending on many factors. Learn which ...

As flu, COVID and other respiratory illnesses increase, Memorial Health System is advising people to take preventive measures ...