Colds aren't the deadliest disease we humans contend with, but they're one of the most bothersome. That's why everyone gets so excited when we hear the news like that coming out of Cambridge University this week. It turns out we might be better equipped to fight off the cold virus than anyone has suspected.

In the culmination of a years-long study, a team of researchers have solved a tantalizing mystery: what makes some people seemingly immune to AIDS?

Back in August, we reported on a debate that was polarizing San Francisco: whether or not to ban the happy meal. Well, the city board just took a vote, and it's official. Happy Meals are no longer welcome in the city by the bay.

It's been a big couple of weeks in Alzheimer's research. First, as we reported, the news broke that a little regular walking may go a long way in protecting your brain against Alzheimer's disease. Now, some Finnish researchers are contending that a diet rich in vitamin B12 can also serve as a bulwark against cognitive decline.

We get a lot of questions about health insurance at ZocDoc. It’s one of the cornerstones of our country’s health care system, but understanding it can be a challenge. That’s why we’re pleased to bring you the ZocDoc Insurance 101 series. Today we’ll answer some frequently asked questions about COBRA.

Yeah, we know the polls closed last night, but there's still one special ballot you don't want to forget about...

Diabetes isn't the most visible or dramatic disease in our society, and yet it has one of the most profound impacts. Let's take a look at diabetes - what do we know, and what are we still trying to learn?

Now and then we publish an interview with one of our many ZocDoc patients. If you’d like to be one of the patients profiled in this interview, just send us an email at patientfile@zocdoc.com.

In March, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. In this ongoing series, we’ll discuss the new law and help you understand it. What is the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program, and what can we expect from it?

Halloween is almost here - that magical time of costumes, Jack-o'-lanterns... and enough candy to make your heart race. But don't be afraid. ZocDoc is sponsoring its gigantic, annual candy buyback! Read on for details.