Beyond getting vaccinated against the flu, you can take a number of simple precautions to reduce your chances of catching the ...

By Shreoshree Chakrabarty: One of the easiest and most effective strategies to prevent the common cold is simple: wash your hands regularly. Understanding how colds spread helps explain why this works ...

Some surprising ways to keep germs at bay. Nov. 10, 2012— -- When it comes to colds, you know the drill. Once you have one, the best you can do is try to manage your symptoms, not cure it. So as ...

While its reputation is at times dismissed as folklore or the efforts of orange juice marketing campaigns, vitamin C’s ...

Medicines that help with colds can be bought either from a pharmacy or a supermarket. Aches and a high temperature can be eased by taking ibuprofen or paracetamol and decongestant sprays or tablets ...

As cold season looms in the near future, this 1947 video prescribes several keys to living a healthy, cold-free, lifestyle. In the educational film, Joan Avoids a Cold, the narrator teaches young ...

How many times have you heard or said: "Don't kiss me. I have a cold." It makes sense. Close contact spreads colds, so avoiding physical intimacy with cold sufferers should be a sensible way to avoid ...

Wearing multiple layers, staying hydrated, and warming up before exercising can help you stay safe and enjoy the cold weather. There may be some risks for people with certain conditions. Staying ...

Car batteries rely on a chemical reaction to start vehicles. The age of your battery plays a huge role in its voltage and ability to start a vehicle in lower temperatures. Winter is almost here, and ...

With cold temperatures gripping northern Illinois, homeowners need to be aware of the possibility of pipes freezing. The University of Illinois Extension’s disaster relief resources offer this ...