Medically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO The common cold usually goes away in less than a week to 10 days. How long a cold will last depends largely on your age, general health, and the type of ...

Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days.

You may have heard many tips and tricks for avoiding the common cold — but are they actually preventative or just wishful thinking?

The common cold affects adults one to two times per year and children up to six times, but many misconceptions persist about ...

The symptoms are runny nose, dry cough, and sore throat. But with the common cold, there are also some common myths that come with it. For example, did you know that you can get a cold year-round ...