Breakthrough research: Scientists finally know why we get more colds in winter

On average, Kiwis catch a cold between two to four times a year.

So, what if there was a proven way to avoid them? New research suggests there's a simple reason why we catch more colds in winter. It's all to do with the temperature in our nasal passages.

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