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A science video maker in China couldn’t find a good explanation for why hot and cold water sound different, so he did his own research and published it. By Sam Kean Most people are quite good at ...

It’s that time of the year. Another staple of this time of year? The common cold. Not to be a buzzkill, but people are most likely to develop colds during fall and winter. If you catch a cold this ...

Rhinoviruses and endemic coronaviruses are the main causes of the common cold. Recent studies show “common” cold viruses can cause severe and even fatal illness in healthy adults. Infection with ...

In a recent meta-analysis published in BMC Public Health, researchers examined 15 comparisons from 10 trials on the effect of vitamin C supplementation on common cold severity and duration. Their ...

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DOMedically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO Developing a common cold vaccine is challenging because of the vast number of viruses that cause the common cold ...

It can be tricky to determine whether your symptoms are actually the result of a common cold, bronchitis, or another type of infection. How do you know whether your cough and runny nose are signs of a ...

The common cold is caused by one of more than 200 viruses circulating at any given time. Children typically get between 6 and 10 colds yearly, while adults get between 2 and 4. Colds usually include a ...

Common cold viruses include rhinoviruses, adenoviruses, human parainfluenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus. Most resolve on their own with rest and over-the-counter medications. Share on ...

There’s no shortage of popular cold remedies, but there’s one in particular that a family physician warns against relying on too much.

Before germs were first spied under a microscope by Robert Koch, a doctor from East Prussia, catching colds was blamed on evil spirits, foul weather, and medical enigmas such as blood impurities. Koch ...