DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – It’s going to be frigid outside the next few days, and while health experts say you can’t catch a cold from the cold temperatures, it can increase your risk of getting sick.

Many of us will likely remember our mothers warning us: "Don’t go out without a coat or you’ll catch a cold!". While some may have dismissed the plea as an old wives' tale (just like how eating ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Cold air may give you chills, but it’s not what’s causing your fever and cold symptoms, according to Coastal Health District Director Dr. Bonzo Reddick. “In general, the idea ...

Cold weather-related illnesses have spiked in Palm Beach County during the cold spell. When will it get warm again?

Right now south Texas is in its third day of bitterly cold temperatures. But the longer the cold sticks around, the higher your chance of severe illness or injury, that you may not even recognize is ...

You've probably heard "Don't go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you'll catch a cold." That's not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here's ...

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 ...

The flu, colds and other respiratory illnesses are often more common throughout the winter. People spend more time indoors together, especially during the holidays, which promotes the spread of ...

Cold and flu season is in full swing, and Missouri health officials are encouraging residents to get immunized. "There are also concerning overlapping dangers of the risk of flu with our high burden ...

The UKHSA has issued a cold health alert for much of England from February 17 to 20, with snow forecast for some areas too ...