Does cold weather make you sick? For centuries, this myth has led grandmothers to insist that kids sit away from drafts, keep a hat on in cold weather, and avoid going outside with wet hair. But if ...

As Louisiana settles in for a particularly brutal cold snap, plenty of people are huddling up indoors and cranking up the heat. While staying cozy inside is much more preferable to fending off the ...

Drops in temperatures and snowfall created a deadly winter for vulnerable Marylanders, according to state health data.

NORFOLK, Va. — Ever notice that your car’s gas mileage drops during extreme cold? You’re not imagining things. When temperatures plunge, physics and chemistry start working against your vehicle in ...

Winter may bring relief from summer heat, but cold weather can also usher in risks for people who have cancer. From an increased risk of hypothermia to being more prone to catching a cold, you may ...