Was This Old Wives' Tale Right About the Sniffles?

Most of us know it's germs-viruses and bacteria-that make us sick, and not the weather, as old wives' tales claim. But wait, not so fast. A new study suggests we are more likely to get sick when the temperature drops.

How Cold Weather Really Does Make Us Sick FOX News—Most of us know it's germs-viruses and bacteria-that make us sick, and not the weather, as old wives' tales claim. But wait, not so fast. A new study suggests we are more likely to get sick when the temperature drops. Read More →

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