20 Myths and facts about cold and flu

Many people love autumn for the colorful foliage and pumpkin spice, but each year it ushers in another season that is more menacing: cold and flu season, that is. The two illnesses are often lumped together, but there are important distinctions. And when it comes to prevention and treatment, there are plenty of misconceptions that go around.While some people may use the words cold and flu interchangeably, they are in fact very different. Flu is a much more serious illness than the common cold.