- Change theme
Myths busted! How NOT to banish a cold this winter
Antibacterial soaps are useless
A cold is caused by germs - not bacteria.
Antibacterial soaps have no effect on preventing colds, but alcohol-based hand sanitisers do. Make sure you spend around 30 seconds fully washing the front and back of your hands, taking care to wash between your fingers too.
Look through our other great galleries!
Why not test yourself with our quizzes?
Looking for something different? Try our weird news!
Latest news headlines