{
  "id": 4588985,
  "title": "Myth buster: Can cold water really make you sick?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/myth-buster-can-cold-water-really-make-you-sick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T05:52:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/wellness/myth-buster-can-cold-water-really-make-you-sick/articleshow/133643326.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "It's important to clarify that cold drinks do not lead to viral infections such as colds or sore throats, as these are caused by viruses. Although sipping cold water may temporarily irritate a sensitive throat, it is not the root of the illness. For optimal hydration, it's best to drink water at a pleasant temperature.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}