NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Common cold viruses contribute significantly to lost productivity and overall well-being, amounting to nearly $40 billion in annual productivity losses. Treatment with ...

You wake up with your nose completely blocked, and the first thought is always the same: “Did I catch something, or is it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's cold and flu season again. (Getty Images) This time of year, there are a number of viruses doing the rounds, and it can be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and cough are all symptoms that the flu (aka influenza) shares with other respiratory viruses.

Many people are reporting the "worst cold ever". But are colds really much worse this year? And, if so, what is causing it? We asked consultant microbiologist Fidelma Fitzpatrick to explain. 1. Can ...

When a rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold, infects the lining of our nasal passages, our cells work together to fight the virus by triggering an arsenal of antiviral defenses. In a ...

RSV causes a mild infection similar to the common cold. But, RSV is more likely to cause fever, wheezing, and difficulty eating. Both may be treated at home without medical intervention within around ...

A sweeping analysis of more than a thousand patients finds that antibiotics offer no relief for viral colds or purulent nasal discharge, while increasing side effects. Study: Antibiotics for the ...

The common cold can cause fluid to build up and may make a person temporarily lose their ability to hear. Hearing loss usually worsens when a person has a cold, but treatment can help relieve symptoms ...