If you do come down with a cold or the flu, a bowl of chicken soup can help ... Just anticipating a funny event can have a positive effect on your immune system. In one study, men were told ...

Usually, that means you’re sick with something—probably a cold or the flu. It’s not surprising if you’re not sure what you’ve caught, considering how often we often lump cold and flu ...

But while flu is caused by influenza viruses only, a cold can be caused by more than 200 different viruses, according to Davis. These include rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, and (confusingly ...

Flu season lasts into the spring, usually slowing in May, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Influenza viruses can spread year-round. When does cold season start? Cold season begins in the fall ...

The common cold and flu both attack the respiratory system, but their causes and consequences differ significantly. The cold is the work of more than 200 different viruses, with rhinovirus leading ...