Why can’t we come up with a cure for the common cold? I’ve been thinking about the common cold lately because yours truly has caught one and is feeling pretty crappy and crabby at the moment (be forewarned–I’m freeing myself of responsibility for any grouchy outbursts that may appear in this post).  Doctors and scientists have made excellent progress over the years with cures for polio, malaria, and tetanus, among other illnesses, but the simple common cold continues to elude … Continue reading →