Is This Flu Season More Dangerous?
The flu has been spreading fiercely across the United States, with more than half of states reporting widespread activity. The season has started earlier, and…
Colds and Flu for Kids
Sickle Cell & Flu Shots: Facts You Don’t Know
Common illnesses, like the flu, can quickly become dangerous, especially for a person with sickle cell disease. Studies have shown that people with sickle cell disease,…
When Is Your Cold Or Flu Contagious?
You’ve been coughing and sneezing for a couple days now. Are your symptoms contagious to others? How can you tell if you should just stay…
Why Your Cough Isn’t Going Away
It’s been over a week, but you’re still coughing. Why? Celebrate great health! LIKE BlackDoctor.org on Facebook! Your Cold/Flu Has Irritated Your Airways READ: Magic…
The 7 Best Flu Foods
When you have the flu, you may not feel like eating anything at all. Or, you may resort to eating things that your body doesn’t…
The Surprising Truth About Viruses & Bacteria
(BlackDoctor.org) — The number one rule in warfare is to know your opponent. When it comes to arming yourself for the cold and flu season, the…
Natural Remedies For Cold & Flu For Kids
You know that the common cold can be one of the most fatiguing features of winter, often lasting weeks. The flu is another debilitating infection,…
Prematurity Risks: What Today’s Black Parent Needs To Know
(BlackDoctor.org) — Every parent hopes to have a complication-free pregnancy and to give birth to a healthy baby after a full 40 weeks. Unfortunately, premature…
Flu Prevention Tips
(BlackDoctor.org) — It is flu season now. Hence, parents need to know all about flu and do everything to prevent flu in children. Influenza, commonly…
The Flu: Young Does Not Equal Untouchable
(BlackDoctor.org) — As a young adult aged 19 to 24 years, you may think you can handle anything, but there’s a very good chance that…
RSV: Is Your Baby At Risk?
(BlackDoctor.org) – It’s natural for new parents to be feel overwhelmed by all the potential health risks that exist for a newborn baby. But potentially…
Colds
Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose-everyone knows the first signs of a cold, probably the most common illness known. Although the common cold is usually mild,…
The Flu
Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. The most familiar aspect of the flu is the way it…
