What is a flu emergency? Normally, people recover from the flu after within a week or two. But sometimes, the flu can lead to dangerous ... Read More
Colds and Flu
A New Study Says: WASH YOUR…
According to experts, today's hand-washing habits are disturbing. A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people ... Read More
15 Foods That Fight The Common Cold
Between folklore, family recipes and science, differentiating myth from fact among cold and flu remedies has become difficult. While there's ... Read More
10 Things To Do When Everyone At Work Is Sick…Except You
Everyone at your job seems to be sick...and now you're wondering how to stay healthy at work. If you work in an office, then there are ... Read More
Nelson Mandela: His 5 Surprising Health Conditions
Nelson Mandela, the legendary South African former president, politician and activist, is back in the hospital in "serious but stable" ... Read More
CDC Director’s Briefing: SARS…10 Years Later
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, called SARS-associated coronavirus ... Read More
Immunity-Boosting Foods You Should Be Eating
Whether it's cold out, or the whether the weather is transitioning from cooler to warmer temperatures, dietitians point to a significant ... Read More
Germ Hot Spots: The Plane Edition
Wondering how to avoid germs, and getting sick, while traveling on a plane? Unfortunately, the risk of contracting a contagious illness is ... Read More
Hand Sanitizers Vs. Soap & Water
Is hand sanitizer as effective as soap? Hand washing is usually the go-to recommendation for preventing cold and flu outbreaks, but in ... Read More
Seniors & The Flu Shot
Older people are among those at greatest risk for flu complications, like pneumonia. Americans older than 65 have been hard-hit during the ... Read More
The 5 Best Ways To Avoid The Flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released a report warning that flu season has come early-and it's coming on strong. ... Read More
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 ... Read More
