Now that cold and flu season is upon us, our wellness editors are using these hacks to avoid sickness and stay healthy.

If you feel a cold coming on, the best way to support your immune system and symptoms is to hydrate and rest. Learn what ...

Updated vaccines, proper hygiene and staying home when you're sick can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses this ...

Self-tests and over-the-counter remedies mean you don’t always need to see a doctor. Here's how to tell when you do.

Staying hydrated offers many benefits, including that it: Helps replace fluids lost during a fever Thins out mucus secretions ...

Unlike the common cold—which, although miserable, usually doesn't hurt anyone—influenza can be serious business. Here's what ...

I t’s cold and flu season, but cases of pneumonia seem to be popping up everywhere too. The CDC has stated that cases of ...

Here's what experts say about using antibiotics to treat the common cold — and why you can still catch one in the summer.

Phenylephrine is a medication that’s been used to relieve nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever, per the ...

Allergies are the ways your body responds to substances it sees as harmful. However, these substances are often harmless. For example, some people may sneeze and have watery eyes when they come in ...

A cough, sore throat, runny nose and often a fever with headache and aching limbs - a cold is usually harmless. However, Dr. Christian Mate, a general practitioner, explains everything you need to ...