Indications are that this year's flu season is going to be particularly nasty, making the annual influenza vaccine even more important than ... Read More
Colds and Flu
CDC Warns of Possible Severe Flu Season Ahead, Here’s Why
Australia is experiencing its worst flu season in five years, and that doesn't bode well for the United States, federal health officials ... Read More
How to Keep ‘Vaccine Fatigue’ From Getting in the Way of a Flu Shot
After nearly three years of nearly nonstop talking about viruses and vaccinations, you might be ready to tune out. That would be a ... Read More
Flu Cases on the Rise as COVID Restrictions Ease
While the majority of Americans have shed their face masks and COVID cases have declined, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and ... Read More
Is Your Cold Medicine Safe For High Blood Pressure?
When you feel that first funny tickle in your throat or cough one too many times, you may be tempted to run out and buy the first ... Read More
Flurona: What Happens When You Test Positive for the Flu and COVID at the Same Time?
"Flurona" is the term used to describe when a person tests positive for COVID and the flu at the same time. However, it is not a new disease ... Read More
Hidden Dangers Of Biting Your Nails & 3 Ways To Stop It
Call it nervousness or a bad habit, but this habit of biting your nails can be harmful to your health. For starters, biting your nails can ... Read More
Mom’s Favorite Natural Remedies
Regardless of culture, anyone who's ever had a cold, a fever, a pain, etc., has been subjected to the rigors of their mother's natural ... Read More
Do Your Kids Really Need Cough & Cold Meds?
When children have colds, parents may want to hold off on using cough and cold medicine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... Read More
Does Zinc Really Help Shorten Your Cold or Flu?
Many people take a zinc supplement at the first sign of a cold, and there's new evidence supporting the habit. Australian researchers ... Read More
12 Mucus-Triggering Foods You Should Avoid This Season
Have you ever eaten and realized you are clearing your throat quite a bit? Embarrassing and annoying, right? This uncomfortable feeling is ... Read More
CDC Urges Flu Shots as Survey Shows Half of Americans Don’t Plan on It
A new survey, commissioned by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, showing that nearly half of U.S. adults are not likely to get ... Read More
