Cold Case

Quite a few mom and dad bloggers have been talking about colds and flus, so I did a little late night reading on the subject.

Here are a few uncommon facts about the common cold, from Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University...

• Being cold, or chilled, does not increase your chances of catching a cold virus.
  
• Cold viruses can survive for hours on a surface. You're more likely to catch cold by touching a doorknob than by being sneezed on.
  
• You're more contagious before symptoms begin.
  
• Hot black or green tea is one of the best things you can drink to soothe your cold symptoms. Chicken soup has minimal effects other than keeping you hydrated.
  
• Vitamin C has no effect on cold symptoms.
  
• The best way to prevent a cold is hand-washing.
  

For more questions and answers about the common cold, go here.

And here's something kind of fun: 12 Health Mysteries Explained