We asked experts if the adage is true. Ask Well We asked experts if the adage is true. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer Q: I often hear people say that ...

As winter rages on, the cold and flu season is in full swing. And with a runny nose and a pounding head, even the most skeptical among us may be tempted to turn to old wives' tales and folk remedies.

The old saying is not backed by science, and modern research disagrees. When sick, your body needs steady nourishment and fluids, not extra or restricted food. Eating small meals, staying hydrated and ...

The advice is literally centuries old: Feed a cold and starve a fever. The adage comes from a 1574 dictionary by English writer John Withals, who wrote, "fasting is a great remedy of fever." That is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The old saying is not backed by science, and modern research disagrees. When sick, your body needs steady nourishment and fluids, ...