common-cold coronaviruses

Are Colds Really Worse, or Are We All Just Weak Babies Now?

February 23, 2023 · Health

For the past few weeks, my daily existence has been scored by the melodies of late winter: the drip of melting ice, the soft rustling of freshly sprouted…

Is COVID a Common Cold Yet?

December 15, 2022 · Health

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the worst things about SARS-CoV-2 was that it was so new: The world lacked immunity, treatments, and vaccines. Tests…