Taking a trendy ice bath—or, as they are formally known, "cold-water immersion"—actually changes the way your cells operate.

Does cryotherapy really work? Learn how whole-body cryotherapy may aid muscle recovery, weight loss, and skin health — or if it’s just another wellness gimmick.

This study, though small (just 10 young men), suggests that cold exposure can activate molecular pathways associated with ...

In the first few weeks of spring, a 50-degree-Fahrenheit (10-degree-Celsius) day might call for a light jacket or no ...

We all know people who seem cold all the time; they are bundled up on seemingly warm and cool days, which could be due to low ...

Dear doctor,Why are my hands always cold?Dear reader,It is normal for your hands to be cold when you are in a cold environment, and the hands may get cold before the rest of the body does, and they ...

Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa just found out, and it's pretty fascinating.

In winter, cold air damming can be especially dangerous, as freezing rain and ice storms become more likely when warm, moist ...

Breathing cold air during winter can make asthma symptoms worse. Working with your doctor to develop an effective asthma action plan and following it is key to effective treatment. If you have ...

Although temperatures are not out of the ordinary for March, the UK could be about to experience a cold snap later in the month than is usual. That's thanks to a phenomenon known as sudden ...

The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These germs are infectious and can stay on surfaces and make you sick if they enter your body. How long they can "live" ...

It’s -3 C and still dark when Dylan Friedmann arrives at the beach, and for her, this is mild weather. She walks across the frozen, snow-covered sand to the water’s edge, tosses down a yoga ...