WE all know that scratchy feeling at the back of your throat – the dreaded, tell-tale sign that a cold is on the way. One ...

"Usually, when we think about the common cold, it's a virus," Dr Cheryl Lythgoe of Benenden Health explains to Yahoo UK.

So it’s a draw for hankies and tissues, in theory. In practice, however, hankies tend to be used, then folded into a pocket ...

As temperatures drop and sniffles rise, many wonder: does cold weather make you sick? While chilly air itself doesn’t cause ...

The NHS has highlighted a key symptom that means you have flu rather than a cold as experts have warned of a “concerning rise ...

The NHS has identified a crucial symptom that distinguishes flu from a common cold, as experts have warned of a "concerning rise" in cases. According to the health service, flu cases are presently ...

This winter, take a breath. And if you can’t, here are some natural remedies, from echinacea to marshmallow, commonly used to offer relief. Black elderberry syrup, made from the plant's berries, is a ...

The NHS has identified a crucial symptom that distinguishes flu from a common cold, as experts have warned of a "concerning rise" in cases. According to the health service, flu cases are presently ...

Todd Snider died Nov. 14, a day after being diagnosed with walking pneumonia. Here's what to know on the condition.

Nasal congestion is a common symptom during colds, caused primarily by viral infections that inflame the tissues lining the ...