Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grandma’s warnings about catching a cold walking barefoot on a chilly floor or going outside with wet hair have some truth. Colder ...

Does cold weather make you sick? For centuries, this myth has led grandmothers to insist that kids sit away from drafts, keep a hat on in cold weather, and avoid going outside with wet hair. But if ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The University of Queensland’s Health Check maintains that there’s a correct way to blow one's nose, and if done well, it can ...

(WYTV)- At some point or another, we’ve all heard this warning: Don’t go outside in the cold or you’ll get sick. Is there any truth to that? You can’t get a cold from the cold weather itself; only a ...

(WKBN) — As frigid temperatures chill Valley residents, doctors are answering an age-old question: Can being out in the cold really make you sick? While cold weather itself doesn’t directly make us ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new study helps explain why you get sick from a common cold virus. The secret, it turns out, lies inside your nose. Winter brings a surge of respiratory illnesses, including rhinoviruses, the most ...

With cold and flu season underway, one would hope others would be considerate enough to cough and sneeze into the crook of their elbow, slowing down the spread of contagious droplets into the air ...

Grandma’s warnings about catching a cold walking barefoot on a chilly floor or going outside with wet hair have some truth. Colder temperatures, especially in winter months, won’t cause a common cold.