Interesting Things with JC #856: "Cold Weather Makes People Sick" - New research reveals a biological connection between winter temperatures and increased illness risk. Colder temps impair the nose's immune response, reducing extracellular vesicles' efficacy in combating common cold viruses. These findings shed light on why upper respiratory infections peak in colder seasons.

Ref - DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2022.09.037