Colds

ANSWER: A cold is most contagious at days two and three of the onset of a cold and usually not contagious by day seven. (Source: National Institute of Health) More Info: You [Read More...]

ANSWER: The common cold is caused by a variety of viruses. More Info: The scariest thing about the common cold is that anywhere from 30% to 50% of adult cases are linked to [Read More...]

  The common cold is often taken for granted because of the prevalence and frequency with which it is experienced. However, it is still important to know exactly what [Read More...]

ANSWER: The National Institute of Health takes the position that vitamin C is not effective as a cold treatment. More Info: More than thirty clinical trials with a combined [Read More...]

ANSWER: There is no way to get rid of the common cold, as most colds will resolve on their own. However, the symptoms of the common cold may be relieved by getting plenty of [Read More...]

The common cold is an upper respiratory infection that is benign and rarely develops into anything serious. However, it is quite troublesome as its symptoms include nasal [Read More...]

ANSWER: A cold lasts for about a week but may have lighter lingering symptoms for an additional seven days. (National Institute of Health) More Info: The most common symptoms [Read More...]

A cold – even the simplest case of the sniffles – can be intrusive on daily productivity. Fortunately, while there is no cure, many home remedies will help [Read More...]

ANSWER: Feed a cold starve a fever does not work. Feed a Cold Starve a Fever Myth Even though the origins of the saying “Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever” date back [Read More...]