Common Cold - Medical News and Research Articles

Should you really 'feed a cold and starve a fever?'

The advice is literally centuries old: Feed a cold and starve a fever.

Jan 8, 2026

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The next great performance booster for athletes? Sleep

When we think of elite athletes, we generally think of people who are at the top of their game physically.

Nov 11, 2025

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COVID, flu, RSV: How these common viruses are tracking this winter—and how to protect yourself

Winter is here, and with it come higher rates of respiratory illnesses. If you've been struck down recently with a sore throat, runny nose and a cough, or perhaps even a fever, you're not alone.

Jul 22, 2025

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How soup might soothe symptoms and support recovery from colds and flu

For generations, chicken soup has been a go-to remedy for people feeling under the weather. It holds a cherished place in many cultures as a comforting treatment for colds and flu. But is there any real science behind the ...

Jul 14, 2025

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Help for a sinus infection

If a cold or upper respiratory infection lingers long enough, it may turn into a sinus infection known as sinusitis. Symptoms can include a runny nose and nasal congestion accompanied by pain, swelling, and pressure around ...

Feb 17, 2025

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Why 'Galentine's Day' is good for your health

While Galentine's Day may have started as a storyline for Leslie Knope on "Parks and Recreation" (which also gave us "Treat Yo' Self Day"), this Feb. 13 celebration has evolved into something more meaningful: a day to connect ...

Feb 10, 2025

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Understanding vitamin C

Linus Pauling was a Nobel Prize winner and considered by some to be the founding father of molecular biology. According to the Linus Pauling Institute—a research center founded in his honor at Oregon State University—his ...

Jan 31, 2025

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