DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mom always scolded me for not drying my hair after washing it, telling me I’d catch cold. She also talked about dressing right for the weather, starving a fever and lots of other ...

Grandma’s warnings about catching a cold walking barefoot on a chilly floor or going outside with wet hair have some truth. Colder temperatures, especially in winter months, won’t cause a common cold.

Dear Mayo Clinic: My mom always scolded me for not drying my hair after washing it, telling me I’d catch cold. She also talked about dressing right for the weather, starving a fever and lots of other ...

Your mom may have warned you that going outside with wet hair when it’s cold will make you sick. But is this just a superstition or can damp hair outdoors make you ...

Several common cold and flu expressions have catchy stories behind them. Oct. 25, 2008— -- You wake up on a cold winter's morning and find you're feeling "under the weather." You're sneezing, ...

With cold and flu season underway, one would hope others would be considerate enough to cough and sneeze into the crook of their elbow, slowing down the spread of contagious droplets into the air ...

Social interactions just get trickier during cold and flu season. Whether you're at the office, on a plane or at a party, it may feel like you have to choose between being polite and staying healthy.

Winter is here, which means cold and flu season has officially arrived. Winter brings cold and flu season, making children susceptible to respiratory illnesses. Health experts emphasize handwashing ...

Your mom may have warned you that going outside with wet hair will make you sick. But is this just a superstition or can damp hair outdoors make you ill? Sorry, mom ...