How long it takes to catch a cold from someone else depends, but it usually takes 1-3 days. Your overall health and how long the person who exposed you has been sick can affect the incubation period.

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 ...

Your body's first reaction to a plunge in chilly water is the "cold shock" response. Your heart rate jumps. Stress hormones spike. You gasp suddenly, and may hyperventilate. Your reward if you stay in ...