A UVA School of Nursing associate professor explains why hydration, balanced nutrition and rest matter more than old remedies ...

If you have a cold, the foods and drinks you consume can impact how long the sickness lasts and the severity of your symptoms. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – It’s going to be frigid outside the next few days, and while health experts say you can’t catch a cold from the cold temperatures, it can increase your risk of getting sick.

Influenza cases are slowly rising in Illinois, signaling the beginning of flu season. Is the cold weather to blame?

Before you head out your front door and into the bitter cold, remember what your mom said: “Put on your coat, so you don’t catch a cold.” Can braving the winter cold air with little protection get you ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- You've probably heard it before from your family or friends, to be careful in the cold so you don't get sick. But is that true? Can cold temperatures alone actually make you sick?

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