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Photo : Olesia Bilkei ( Shutterstock ) Kids never seem to want to dress appropriately for any occasion—or at least mine don’t. They want to wear pajamas to school, halloween costumes to bed, and summer clothes when it’s snowing out. So we say what we need to say to get them to put their hats on, right? “You’ll catch your death of cold!” But can you really catch a cold from cold weather? Colds are caused by viruses, so no. But can cold weather make you more susceptible to those viruses? Well, that’s a little more complicated. But probably still no. Colds are caused by viruses Colds are infectious diseases caused by germs—specifically viruses. So, no, chilly weather cannot cause a cold all by itself. There is more than one virus that can cause a cold, though. A “cold” is just a word we use to describe a group of symptoms that occur with common respiratory viruses: sore throat, runny nose, coughing, sneezing. According to the CDC , some of the viruses that cause colds include: rhin...

Photo : Stickler ( Shutterstock ) Anyone who lives with allergies knows how deeply unpleasant they can be, knocking you out with a range of symptoms affecting you from head-to-toe. Dogs feel our pain, too, and can be allergic to a number of the same things we are. But if humans can be allergic to dogs (or, more accurately, their dander), can they be allergic to us? Here’s what to know. Can dogs be allergic to people? Like humans, dogs can be allergic to certain foods, skin irritants, and medications, as well as environmental allergens, like pollen, dust miles, mold, and animal dander, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). And yes , this includes human dander . Is this new? Even if you’ve had dogs your entire life, this may be the first you’re hearing about the possibility that they can be allergic to people . And Dr. Valerie Fadok , an AKC veterinarian specializing in dermatology, says there are good reasons for that. G/O Media may get a commission First, she says, testin...