Many people think of December and January as the two months of the year you're likely to catch the common cold, but “cold season” actually stretches from late August through April. That means only ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. ’Tis the season for sneezes, coughs and sniffles. If a cold or the flu hits your household, it’s best to stay away from other ...

Many factors affect the infectious period of seasonal influenza, commonly called "the flu," but there are some good rules of thumb for when it's safe to return to work or school. When you purchase ...

If you’ve been feeling under the weather, your first instinct is likely to feel better as soon as possible. And if you’ve been feeling like your cold has been lingering on, you may be looking for ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

’Tis the season for sneezes, coughs and sniffles. If a cold or the flu hits your household, it’s best to stay away from other people while you rest and recover, but just how long does it take until ...