According to the Mayo Clinic, the average adult suffers from the common cold two to four times per year. The common cold is responsible for symptoms including runny noses, fever, fatigue and sneezing.

Chills are defined as episodes of shivering that are accompanied by feeling very cold and paleness. Chills are caused by rapid successions of muscle contractions and relaxation. The trigger of chills is the body’s attempt to increase body heat when it feels cold.

Scabies is a contagious, parasitic infestation of the skin caused by human itch mites. These microscopic parasites burrow into the superficial skin layer. The presence of the mites and their eggs causes an inflammatory reaction in the skin that manifests as an intensely itchy rash.

The saying goes "cold hands, warm heart," but having colds hands and feet may indicate nutritional deficiencies. Having cold-to-the-touch extremities is not dangerous by itself, but inadequate vitamin and mineral intake may lead to other, more dangerous health problems.

Staph, or staphylococcus, is bacteria with more than 30 different types, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Staphylococcus aureus is one specific type of staph that causes most staph infections like skin infections, pneumonia, food poisoning, toxic shock syndrome, and blood poisoning.

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) reports that there are over 1 billion colds in the United States per year, with children averaging 3 to 8 colds per year. Sinus infections are a common complication of colds. The sinuses are spaces of air created by the bones of the skull.

Little red bumps on your toes may seem like an alarming problem, but they're usually no cause for major concern. One of the most common reasons for little red bumps is a fungal infection known as athlete's foot. According to MayoClinic.

Over 200 different viruses can cause the common cold resulting in a runny nose, cough, sore throat and headache, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Viruses are easily transmitted from one person to another by droplet transmission.

Like adults, kids need adequate amounts of vitamins to keep their bodies healthy and their immune systems strong. Eating a balanced diet that includes large amounts of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables is a good place to start, and you can also talk to your child’s doctor about giving her supplements.

When you injure your ankle or participate in an activity that requires fast-paced weight changes, extra support can ensure your ankle stays protected. This is where an ankle brace comes in. There are a variety of ankle braces and you can select one based on your level of injury or amount of support desired.

Coughs that come with upper-respiratory infections such as colds are often productive, meaning they cause you to bring up mucus. It’s not unusual for the productive cough to be followed by an unpleasant dry cough that can linger for days or many weeks after the infection has cleared up.

Little red bumps are a symptom of serious health conditions and not so serious health conditions. Little red bumps can be a sign of bacterial infections, viral infections, fungal infections or an over-active immune system. Each one of these conditions has its own set of accompanying symptoms.