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  1. Common cold - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 24, 2023 · In adults or children, a common cold that lasts a while can lead to swelling and pain in the sinuses. These are air-filled spaces in the skull above the eyes and around the nose.

  2. Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't, what can't hurt

    Jul 12, 2024 · Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses. But some remedies might help ease your …

  3. Cough and cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t

    Nov 13, 2025 · “The common cold is not just one illness — it’s a whole mess of different infections that cause the same symptoms. Even if we cure or prevent one, it’s not going to stop the rest,” says Jack …

  4. Does Cold Therapy help prevent neuropathy from chemo?

    Jan 23, 2026 · The last two rounds of chemo, the docs decreased the does by 20% and said it wouldn't impact efficacy. I was done with chemo in September and there was some lingering neuropathy in …

  5. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about catching a cold

    Feb 10, 2022 · The short answer is no. Colds are caused by viruses, so you can't catch a cold from going outside with wet hair. And wet hair won't make you more attractive to germs. The same is true …

  6. The chilling truth: Exploring the health benefits and risks of ...

    Sep 20, 2024 · Humans have used cold to treat various conditions for a long time, but whole-body cryotherapy is different because it involves exposure to ultra-cold temperatures that humans don’t …

  7. PSA & Cold symptoms - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Jul 2, 2025 · I have an appointment with my doc on July 9th, and need to get a PSA test done, I got a cold yesterday, cough, body ache, cough etc..should I proceed in getting my PSA done

  8. Valacyclovir (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 1, 2026 · Valacyclovir is used to treat cold sores (herpes labialis), shingles (herpes zoster), and genital herpes. It is also used to control genital herpes outbreak in patients with human …

  9. Is It Adult RSV or a Common Cold? | Mayo Clinic Press

    Sep 19, 2023 · Are you wondering if your symptoms are due to a common cold or RSV? Discover three crucial ways to tell the difference between these contagious illnesses in adults.

  10. Using heat and cold for pain - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Feb 12, 2021 · Don’t keep the cold wrap on the painful area for more than 20 minutes at a time. Heat helps reduce pain by relaxing and loosening tense muscles, and it promotes blood and nutrients to …