It’s no cure — or even a way to prevent colds — but if taken correctly, zinc might help stop symptoms a bit earlier.

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A mysterious bump near your lips can be unsettling. Is it a harmless pimple or something more serious like a cold sore? Distinguishing between the two is crucial for effective treatment and prevention ...

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 ...

The ramp-up to cold and flu season is a bad time for consumers to learn that some of their most trusted go-to products don't actually work. An advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug ...

When you don’t feel well, you want a quick fix. You might be familiar with treatments for allergies or the common cold. But what about cold sores? These fluid-filled blisters commonly found on or ...

Respiratory illnesses can strike even in the summer. (Getty Images) Just as you’re getting ready to hit the beach or embark on that long-awaited vacation, you may be blindsided by those telltale achy, ...

Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples are to blame, though telling the difference isn't always easy. They can look similar on the surface, but their ...

The Mayo Clinic warns COVID-19 and the common cold share similar symptoms, especially early in the onset.

Northlanders know how to handle the cold, but are not immune to dangerously cold temperatures. Dr. Dylan Wyatt, an emergency ...