Posted April 30, 2017
By Joan McClusky
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, April 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- You might think of public restrooms as scary breeding grounds for germs, but two everyday items can ...
(HealthDay News) -- Scientists may be proving Mom right: Your odds of avoiding a cold get better if you bundle up and stay warm.
Warmer body temperatures appear to help prevent the cold virus from spreading, in ...
Courtesy of Calmful Living
They say you are what you eat, but your health is also a reflection of what you do. That's why making healthy lifestyle choices can really help you keep illness at bay. Consider the ...
The common cold and flu are caused by different viruses but can have some similar symptoms, making them tough to tell apart. In general, the flu is worse and symptoms are more ...
Health Tip: When to Call the Doctor About a Cold or Flu
Posted November 9, 2014
(HealthDay News) -- Flu and the common cold share some common symptoms. Though both often can be treated at home, more serious cases require a doctor's care.
The American Academy of ...
By Julie Helm, Courtesy of Garden of Life
Life is often a balancing act, and it's no different for your body's pH, which stands for "potential of hydrogen." pH levels are designated on a scale of zero to 14, with ...
Posted October 22, 2014
By Michael T. Murray, ND
Exercise is an important part of any health plan and an excellent way of keeping your immune system in shape as well. While most people know that staying active ...
Probiotics, or beneficial bacteria, have been studied for a number of health conditions, but one of the most exciting benefits of probiotics is their effect on the common ...
Posted December 31, 2014
(HealthDay News) -- When you're caring for a loved one with the flu, it's important to protect yourself from getting sick.
The flu.gov website suggests:
Posted July 5, 2017
(HealthDay News) -- Since germs can spread easily in a confined airplane cabin, it's important to make sure that it's safe to fly.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu season is at its peak between December and February. And because of the cooler winter weather and lower humidity, cold viruses thrive this time of year. ...
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) -- Like "Turn out the lights" and "Don't slam the door," being told to "Wash your hands" is one of those universal instructions children hear every day.
...
Hand Washing Works Whether the Water's Hot or Cold
Posted June 3, 2017
THURSDAY, June 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- You don't need to scald your hands to get rid of germs. For effective hand hygiene, water temperature matters less than time, new research states. ...
Posted December 15, 2016
Each of us has more power than we realize to cultivate a life of abundance and appreciation. One way to do so: positively focused thinking in the form of thankfulness. Research suggests ...
Posted May 22, 2015
THURSDAY, May 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- If you have a cold that lasts a long time or a persistent cough, you could have bronchitis and should see a doctor, a doctor says.
"We see a lot of ...
Current study results on Family Medicine have been published. According to news reporting originating from Madison, Wisconsin, by NewsRx correspondents, research ...
In a study of older mice, wolfberries (also called goji berries) appear to interact with the influenza vaccine to offer additional protection against the flu ...
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Most babies and young children don't need medicines if they have a cold, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medicine ...
Posted September 7, 2016
By Dennis Thompson
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Sept. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is banning most antibacterial soaps and body washes currently on ...
5 Natural Supplements To Help You Avoid Catching A Summer Cold
By Michael T. Murray, ND
Toss your sweaters to the side, because summer is officially here! However, you may be tempted to keep those Kleenex around. After all, a lot of folks get upper respiratory ailments this ...
Posted April 2, 2017
THURSDAY, March 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- A cold is never fun, but it's even more misery for folks who feel lonely, new research suggests.
"We think this is important, particularly ...
Following an exceptionally bad summer, vitamin D levels of people in the UK are low and risk of illness will increase as levels become lower still over the ...
It starts with the sniffles. Then you start sneezing, and realize your throat is sore. It must be a cold. But then you start to feel a little achy and have a mild fever. And then the dread sets in: "Oh no -- is it the ...
By Michael T. Murray, ND
What is low immune function?
Low immune function refers to an underactive and poor performing immune system. The immune system's prime function is to protect the body against ...
Now that we are in the middle of the cold and flu season, it is the right time to put in place some practices that will leave our immune system operating at peak ...
Posted January 19, 2016
MONDAY, Jan. 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to fending off the flu, women may have an advantage over men, new research suggests.
The study found that the female sex hormone ...
The winter season is upon us, with a lack of daylight hours, cloudy days and temperamental weather. And so we pack on the winter pounds, get the winter blues, and go into relative metabolic hibernation until spring ...
Cold and Flu Sufferers Should Ease Back Into Fitness Routine
(HealthDay News) -- Although physical activity can help boost your immune system, people who are sick should tone down their workout or skip it altogether, experts advise.
"Regular exercise is a great way to reduce ...
Flu season has significant costs for employers. According to a National Business Group on Health report, the flu indirectly costs employers about $76.7 million a year in employee absenteeism, presenteeism, and other ...
U.S. doctors are prescribing enough antibiotics to give them to 4 out of 5 Americans every year, an alarming pace that suggests they are being overused, a new government study ...
A Dirty Little Secret: Hand-Washing Spotty Among Day Care Staffers
Posted December 7, 2016
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Too few child care workers follow hand-washing guidelines, a new study suggests.
University of Arkansas researchers used video cameras to ...
Restroom Hand Dryers Spread More Germs Than Paper Towels, Study Finds
Posted November 24, 2014
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Those air-blown hand dryers in public restrooms may spread far more germs than conventional paper towels, a new study suggests.
British ...
By Michael T. Murray, ND
As one of the most popular fruits in the world, the history of the oranges dates back to ancient times. The first reference of oranges was found in an ancient Chinese text from 500 B.C. ...
Posted October 29, 2014
By Tara Haelle
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Giving young children agave nectar or a placebo treatment of flavored, colored water both appear to help ...
Sniffling, sneezing, and coughing are unwelcome during the winter months, but catching a cold seems particularly unfair when it's 80 degrees out and you should be outside having fun. Colds can be caused by more than 200 ...
Posted November 7, 2014
By Natural Vitality Living
A little self-care can go a long way in helping you stay well throughout the holidays and into the New Year. From herbal teas to delicious berries, taking ...
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