The common cold is a respiratory illness that can be caused by more than 200 different viruses, although rhinoviruses are the ...

Many people think of December and January as the two months of the year you're likely to catch the common cold, but “cold season” actually stretches from late August through April. That means only ...

How long it takes to catch a cold from someone else depends, but it usually takes 1-3 days. Your overall health and how long the person who exposed you has been sick can affect the incubation period.

Scientists say just seeing other people be chilly can cause you to be cold as well. Our bodies adjust our core temperature based on the surrounding environment, but that core temperature can also be ...

From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. After you start to feel better, how long are you contagious? "After the flu, you're generally the most contagious at ...