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Why Haven't We Cured the Common Cold?

12/12/2025 • 18 min

The average person gets two to four colds a year. With all the missed school and work, that adds up to an economic impact of about $40 billion, according to some studies. So why haven’t we cured the common cold yet? CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell explores the science, the history, and the modern attempts to finally crack the case. Producer: Jesse Remedio… Play episode

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The Dirty Truth About Showering and Handwashing
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