We all grew up hearing that cold air causes colds, but germs, not chilly weather, are the real culprit. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta explains that many common illnesses are caused by contagious ...

Many of us have heard the warning: “Don’t go outside without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being ...

You’ve probably heard these warnings before: “Bundle up or you’ll get sick,” or “Don’t go outside with wet hair.” Staying warm is always smart, but the cold air itself isn’t what causes those nasty ...

Cold and flu season always comes around when the weather starts to change. But does cold, wet weather actually make you sick? Not really, experts say. But cooler temperatures and dry winter air can ...

You know how important it is to keep your body moving — regular exercise can improve your overall health, boost your immune system and prevent chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity. But what ...

Many people across cultures grow up hearing that cold weather makes you sick. Going outside without a coat, breathing in cold air, sleeping in a chilly room, getting caught in cold rain or snow, or ...

It starts with a slight scratchiness at the back of your throat. Then, a sneeze. Then coughing, sniffling and full-on congestion, with or without fever, for a few insufferable days. Viral upper ...

At some point or another, we’ve all heard this warning – don’t go outside in the cold or you’ll get sick. “You can’t get a cold from the cold weather itself, but you can get a cold indirectly from ...

Flu cases are slowly rising in Illinois, coinciding with subsequently low temperatures and below zero wind chills across the state. But why do cases jump once temperatures drop? Cold weather itself ...

It’s a mystery that has puzzled families, classrooms and entire office buildings—why do some people seem to catch every sniffle, while others glide through cold season untouched? While most of us ...