Learn more about the common cold, the viruses that cause it, and why it’s so difficult to find a vaccine for it.

There’s no shortage of popular cold remedies, but there’s one in particular that a family physician warns against relying on too much.

The common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract, which includes your nose and throat. It's been dubbed the common cold for good reason. On average, adults in the U.S. get ...