According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, airborne diseases transmit as very small, infectious ...

Experts reveal the signs that you're no longer at risk of spreading illnesses like COVID, flu and strep throat to others.

One piece of "conventional wisdom" has echoed through households for generations, threatening those just trying to rush out the door. An internist weighs in on an eternal flu superstition. It’s OK to ...

We’ve all noticed it – there’s something in the air at the moment. The atmosphere is thick, but not with anticipation; we’re amidst a flurry of viral infections. Each train journey is soundtracked by ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — True or false? You can catch a cold by not dressing warmly enough. The short answer: is false. Consumer Reports puts the myth to bed once and for all, but explains why it still ...

New research suggests that cold weather may actually affect the human body's immune response, making us more susceptible to colds, flus and other upper respiratory infections. Dr. Benjamin Bleier, a ...

Low temperatures, dry air, crowded indoor spaces and lifestyle changes collectively weaken the bodys natural defences.

Dr Prajna and Dr Habalkar insists it is safe to consume refrigerated water in winter without worrying about catching cold.

True or false? You can catch a cold by not dressing warmly enough. The short answer is false. We’re working for you to explain why it still might be a good idea to listen to your mom, and add on the ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - True or false? You can catch a cold by not dressing warmly enough. The short answer: false. Consumer Reports puts the myth to bed once and for all, but explains why it still ...

A new study led by a UC San Francisco sleep researcher supports what parents have been saying for centuries: to avoid getting sick, be sure to get enough sleep. The team, which included researchers at ...

Your mom probably used to assure you that doing this one thing was guaranteed to make you sick. But is it true? arthurhidden - stock.adobe.com It’s OK to brush off this advice. One piece of ...