“I’m always sick!” and “I can’t believe I have a cold again” are common refrains throughout the fall and winter for many people. It’s not in your head: Respiratory virus season hits some people harder ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nemer-T/Getty Images While many people associate colds with the fall and winter seasons, you can get a cold any time of year. The ...

As North Texas prepares for a weekend winter blast, many parents may be tempted to repeat the same warning they grew up with: Bundle up, or you'll get sick. But cold weather itself does not cause ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Flu cases are on the rise in Kentucky, coinciding with recent frigid temperatures. Cold weather does not directly cause illness but can weaken the immune system and create conditions for viruses to ...

Eating peppermints can increase alertness in people who are ill with the common cold, according to new research by Cardiff University scientists. The study, from the university's School of Psychology, ...

The ones who always show up, never miss work, and somehow dodge every seasonal bug aren’t relying on luck. People who rarely get sick often move through life with small but deliberate habits. They ...