There is no Texas state law that requires private employers to give adult workers breaks during the workday - not even for lunch. According to the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Department of ...

Why we can’t squash the common cold, even after 100 years of studying it The best advice for avoiding a cold in 2025 isn’t all that different from 1925. By Bill Gourgey ...

Here’s what causes colds to spread so easily, how long they are usually contagious and how they’re most commonly treated.

Hendrix recommends only going to the doctor if you get a high fever, or if your cold symptoms are causing great discomfort. Otherwise, use over-the-counter medicine, drink lots of fluids, and rest.

In addition to the flu, several other viruses and illnesses are circulating in Texas – including the common cold, RSV, strep throat, and COVID-19 – and recent cases of measles and norovirus ...

Common cold symptoms According to Mayo Clinic, the common cold is usually viral and resolved within a week to 10 days. Here are some symptoms according to the organization: Runny or stuffy nose.

Learn how to differentiate between a common cold and COVID-19 through symptom patterns, timing, severity, and when to seek medical help.

When that first sniffle strikes, deciding whether you’re dealing with a common cold or a more serious health issue is critical. While colds are often harmless and self-limiting, they share ...

More than 120 counties in Texas, nearly half of the state, is under an extreme cold watch or warning this week.

This week’s weather perfectly illustrates the “weather roller coaster” that’s all too common this time of the year in South Texas. After a cold front swept through the region Monday ...