Myth or Mama Knew Best? The Truth About Colds

This episode of Oh Gross! is all about separating cold and flu facts from fiction! Kara and Jennie sit down with Dr. Steve to uncover the viral truth—literally. They put old wives' tales to the test: Can you actually catch a cold from going outside with wet hair? Do cold feet make you sick? Is a sudden drop in temperature an open invitation for germs? From snot-covered furniture to sharing beds post-illness, Dr. Steve brings the science (and the laughs) to bust some common myths and explain what really makes you achoo!—and what doesn’t. Then, in the second half of the episode, Molly is back and joins in for some spring break chatter and a sneak peek at what’s coming in April. The Oh Gross!  team is shifting gears from what comes out of your colon to what goes into it! Kara is pumped for Jennie and Molly to meet Chris Wark (Chris Beat Cancer)—a colon cancer survivor,patient advocate, and author who will talk about the healing properties in our food.  Jennie shares she has been investigating store bought foods under a microscope (literally) after Kara texted her one night that she fell down the rabbit hole of terrifying things found in our foods when magnified. So Jennie has been lugging her grocery hall into the clinics to see what organisms or objects could be lurking your beanie weenies. Molly, always up for a challenge, offers to help by taking the investigation to her favorite snack stop—gas stations, specifically those with questionable roller foods. And... the results are sure to blow your gross socks off. So, grab your hand sanitizer, roll up your sleeves, and get ready for another hilariously icky and informative episode of Oh Gross! 0:00 — Introducing “Viral Truth” Where Dr. Steve Debunks Virus Myths 2:28 — Does Wet Hair or Feet Make You Sick?  8:24 — What to Know About Baby Fevers & Febrile Seizures 15:03 — Is My House Making Me Sick? Mold Realities vs. Myths 28:59 — Coming Up: Chris Beat Cancer + Our Food Deep-Dive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices