• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 6th, 2015
Science Explains Why It's Easier to Catch a Cold in Winter than in Summer

Science Explains Why It's Easier to Catch a Cold in Winter than in Summer

Researchers find the common cold virus has an easier time infecting people when the temperature inside their nose drops

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 30th, 2012
Fighting Flu with Meditation

Fighting Flu with Meditation

Physical exercises can also help the body resist better

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 18th, 2012
When Babies Are Susceptible to Common Colds

When Babies Are Susceptible to Common Colds

Immune responses at birth may determine this susceptibility

  • Health
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • December 21st, 2010
Echinacea Reduces Cold Duration by Only Half a Day

Echinacea Reduces Cold Duration by Only Half a Day

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 17th, 2009
Why the Voice Thickens When You're Cold

Why the Voice Thickens When You're Cold

Experts try to answer that question

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 14th, 2009
The Common Cold Will Soon Be Cured

The Common Cold Will Soon Be Cured

Scientists deciphered its genome traits

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 10th, 2009
When to and When Not to Keep Kids Home

When to and When Not to Keep Kids Home

Infections can easily spread in schools

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 30th, 2008
The Causes of the 1918 Flu Pandemic Identified

The Causes of the 1918 Flu Pandemic Identified

A combination of genetic factors led to the high death toll

Keeping the Flu Away from Newborns

Keeping the Flu Away from Newborns

Periodic vaccination of all members of the family is recommended

Immune System Boosted by More Flu Vaccine

Immune System Boosted by More Flu Vaccine

The elderly could benefit from increased flu vaccine dosages

Common Cold Manipulates Your Genes

Common Cold Manipulates Your Genes

These manipulations are responsible for most cold symptoms