common cold

A local doctor has a message for the public: the change in weather and the uptick in coronavirus cases and some other respiratory illnesses is no coincidence. Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe, an Otolaryngologist or expert of the ear, nose and throat, said there are some factors this time of the year that could make for a perfect storm. “The ability,…

NBC 7’s Jackie Crea heard from a ear, nose and throat doctor about what winter-like weather could mean for people trying to steer clear of the coronavirus.

Studies show sleep does wonders for people fighting off the cold. Could it do the same for the coronavirus? NBC 7’s Jackie Crea has the story.

In addition to wearing a mask, washing your hands and social distancing, some scientists believe getting a good night’s rest could also help you avoid or even fight off the coronavirus. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco and Carnegie Mellon University published a study that demonstrates how getting enough sleep may help someone protect themselves from COVID-19....

Amazon is working on a cure for the common cold in a years-long, top secret effort called “Project Gesundheit,” according to three people familiar with the effort.

Dr. Nicholas Testa answers all your flu shot questions ahead of what could be a long flu season.

A gene therapy developed at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital has cured 10 infants born with a rare genetic disease called SCID-X1, also known as “Bubble Boy Disease,” which is named for the way kids have to be protected from germs.

They were born without a working germ-fighting system, every infection a threat to their lives. Now eight babies with “bubble boy disease” have had it fixed by a gene therapy made from one of the immune system’s worst enemies — HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. A study out Wednesday details how scientists turned this enemy virus into a savior,...

The county health department reports 410 confirmed cases of the flu, for the week ending December 26. That’s a fraction of the 2,332 cases reported for the same week last year. But the flu season lasts until at least April, so doctors recommend the flu vaccine, especially for the elderly, very young, and chronically ill. They also report seeing more...

The San Diego County public health officials declared an outbreak of meningococcal disease at San Diego State University on Friday after a third student in recent months contracted the bacterial disease.

One of Starbucks “secret” items has become so popular that it’s officially been added to the menu.

One of Starbucks “secret” items has become so popular that it’s officially been added to the menu.