A UVA School of Nursing associate professor explains why hydration, balanced nutrition and rest matter more than old remedies ...

The saying "feed a cold, starve a fever" implies that eating helps when you're sick with the sniffles and fasting is beneficial for a fever. The centuries-old adage comes from the false idea that the ...

As the tell-tale signs of sneezing and sniffling fill the air, many are left wondering: is it a common cold or the dreaded hay fever? With pollen levels steadily climbing, distinguishing between the ...

We asked experts if the adage is true. Ask Well We asked experts if the adage is true. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer Q: I often hear people say that ...