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If you get sick with a cold during the summer, it might catch you by surprise. It turns out those rays of sunshine can’t protect you from the pesky viruses that cause the common cold. And while it’s ...

Alternative medicine experts say which herbs and tricks they use on sick days. Oct. 30, 2008 — -- A cold is the most common illness on the planet, and having a medical degree hardly makes you ...

If you do catch a cold, you might be able to reduce your symptoms or the cold’s duration with some simple, homestyle remedies and a few dietary supplements. Sitting in a steamy bathroom can moisturize ...

According to the CDC it’s been a rough cold and flu season, and it’s a long way from being over, but you can take steps to protect yourself ...

Supplements fail to prevent colds or ease their severity, study finds. Oct. 3, 2012— -- Vitamin D supplements don't prevent colds or ease their severity in adults without deficiency, a randomized ...