Here’s what causes colds to spread so easily, how long they are usually contagious and how they’re most commonly treated.

A head cold, or common cold, is a viral infection of the nose and throat. It is usually a mild illness, and involves symptoms in the head, such as a stuffed, runny nose and watery eyes. According ...

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MPV tends to hit hardest in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. A virologist explains.

Also, allergy symptoms tend to be more persistent than cold symptoms, and will only subside when treated with medication ...