Doctors bust a long-held winter myth about what really gives you a cold. What is actually behind the viral illness?
Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 7:45 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
For years, wet hair and cold weather were blamed for causing colds, but doctors say this belief is misplaced. Medical experts from the Cleveland Clinic explain that colds are viral infections, not the result of low temperatures. They spread through close indoor contact, airborne droplets and contaminated surfaces. Winter increases risk due to indoor crowding, while wet hair mainly affects hair health, not immunity.
