New research shows that the virus that causes the common cold could lower your chances of getting COVID by 48 percent.

“Based on these findings, we hypothesize that interferons induced by prior viral respiratory infections may prime the airways ...

Learn how to differentiate between a common cold and COVID-19 through symptom patterns, timing, severity, and when to seek medical help.

A recent cold appears to be a defense against COVID-19 and a partial explanation for kids’ tendency toward milder coronavirus infections.

How your immune system battles cold viruses When cold viruses enter your body, they target the upper respiratory tract—particularly the mucous membranes lining your nose and throat.

A nationwide study found that recent colds caused by rhinoviruses can give short-term protection against COVID-19. Children benefit most, as their immune systems react strongly with antiviral defenses ...

A new study led by researchers at National Jewish Health has found that recent infection with the common cold—often caused by ...

Whether you’re lying on the sofa, sitting at work or walking around outside, your hands and feet are always cold. Maybe your partner has commented on this, too, when they held your hand.

Common colds and the flu differ in many ways, including their causes, some of their symptoms and their treatments.

When the weather starts to cool, a common question often arises: "Am I sick, or is it just allergies?" Here's what the experts say.