Ever ventured out early on a chilly morning and felt like the air just smelled different? It's not just your imagination, but it doesn't quite mean that cold has its own distinct scent either. The ...

Researchers have uncovered that the body uses different molecular systems to sense cold in the skin versus internal organs. This explains why surface chills feel very different from cold experienced ...

Flu cases are slowly rising in Illinois, coinciding with subsequently low temperatures and below zero wind chills across the state. But why do cases jump once temperatures drop? Cold weather itself ...

We asked experts about how winter temperatures can affect your workout. Ask Well We asked experts about how winter temperatures can affect your workout. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times ...

The last supermoon of 2025 lit up the night sky on Dec. 4. The full Cold Moon supermoon rises behind the Empire State Building and One Vanderbilt in New York City, December 4, 2025. Gary Hershorn/ABC ...

An arctic air mass has descended into the US, and a disrupted polar vortex will keep the nation in the freezer at times deeper into December. More than 200 million people will wake up to freezing ...

Most colds clear up in about 7-10 days, but a high fever, chest pain, or worsening symptoms could mean it’s getting worse. Other red flags include worsening congestion, facial pain, ear pressure, or ...

It’s 8am and I’m standing at the edge of my local lake at Beckenham Place Park in London, the early morning sun just beginning to peek over the trees. A layer of mist is rising from the cold water and ...

Each summer, we hear about the deadly and very real danger of extreme heat. But perhaps we should be paying more attention to the impacts of wintertime cold. Researchers have discovered that over the ...

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. North northwest wind 8 to 17 mph, mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Veterans Day: ...