In this post-pandemic world, many have become hyperaware of illness around them — giving rise to stigma at even the slightest sign of a cold. Now, a simple cough, sniffle or sneeze can reduce someone ...

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 ...

Grandma’s warnings about catching a cold walking barefoot on a chilly floor or going outside with wet hair have some truth. Colder temperatures, especially in winter months, won’t cause a common cold.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mom always scolded me for not drying my hair after washing it, telling me I’d catch cold. She also talked about dressing right for the weather, starving a fever and lots of other ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My mom always scolded me for not drying my hair after washing it, telling me I’d catch cold. She also talked about dressing right for the weather, starving a fever and lots of other ...

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?

Americans don't appear to be getting sick with respiratory illnesses just yet, according to federal health data. But as people begin gathering indoors for the holidays, that will change. Fall and ...