Cold and Flu
Umckaloabo May Help Beat Bronchitis
Umckaloabo, a term derived from Zulu words meaning cough and chest pain, is also known as Pelargonium sidoides or South African ...
A Lonely Heart Could Worsen a Cold
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 ...
Avoid Colds and Flu Naturally
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 ...
Prevent Colds and Flu
Many of us consider cold and flu season to be winding down by late winter, but it’s not time to let down our guards quite ...
Immunity All-Stars
While there really isn't any single magic bullet that can immediately restore immune function, there are certain nutrients that offer a powerful protective measure against colds and flu. The following are among my ...
FDA Cracks Down on Antibacterial Soaps
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 ...
pH Balance and Health
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 ...
Access the Surprising Gifts of Gratitude
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 ...
Online Program Boosts Hand Washing, Cuts Infections
Posted August 9, 2015
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- An online program that encourages people to wash their hands reduced the spread of cold and flu viruses within families, a new study says.
The ...
Yes, You Can Stay Healthy This Winter!
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 ...
Steer Clear of Cold Meds for Babies, FDA Advises
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 ...
Garlic for Healthy Cholesterol and Immune Function
Garlic has been used throughout history virtually all over the world as a medicine. Its use predates written ...
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 ...
Want to Stay Healthy? Try Washing Your Hands
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.
...
Vitamin C for Your Summer Cold
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 ...
With School Back in Session, Kids Need Refresher Course on Hand-Washing
With the start of the new school year, parents need to remind their children about the importance of hand-washing and how to do it properly, an infectious-disease expert ...
Cold or Flu?
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 ...
3 Tips to Keep Colds at Bay
TAKE VITAMINS During the long winter months when the risk of falling prey to colds is at its ...
Wolfberries Boost Effectiveness of Flu Vaccine
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 ...
Vitamin D Check
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 ...
Protect Yourself from Colds and Flu
Stocking up on vitamins may seem like the smart thing to do during cold and flu season, but are your wellness methods up to ...
Why Being Cold Might Foster a Cold
(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 ...
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 ...
Driving Under the Influence of a Cold Virus
A new study suggests that drivers should worry about being picked up for driving under the influence - of a ...
Why There's No Cure for Colds
In a pair of landmark studies that exploit the genetic sequencing of ...
Strategies to Avoid the Sniffles
Healthy habits go a long way toward helping to stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. Make this a season of wellness rather than a season of sniffles with the following tips from the ...
Health Tip: Taking Care of Someone With Flu
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:
- Create a sick room to ...
Are Men Just 'Babies' When They Get the Flu? Maybe Not
Posted December 18, 2017
By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Dec. 11, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- As winter rolls into town, so does the flu and all its miserable symptoms.
Yet, doctors and women alike ...
Deaths from Swine Flu Outbreak Higher Than Previously Thought
The number of deaths from the 2009 swine flu pandemic may be 15 times higher than initially ...
In Season: Oranges
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. ...
How to Spare Family and Coworkers Your Flu Misery
Posted February 20, 2018
FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- You've caught the flu, but you have to go to work and you can't desert your family. What do you do?
Believe it or not, one expert says there ...
Short Term Stress May Actually Boost Immune System
Everyone knows stress is bad for us. Chronic stress over weeks and months hammers the immune ...
Vitamin D Linked to Lower Risk of Respiratory Infections
Posted February 18, 2017
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- There's preliminary evidence that adequate amounts of vitamin D might help lower rates of respiratory infections.
These infections include ...
Meditation Can Help Lower Cold-Related Costs
Current study results on Family Medicine have been published. According to news reporting originating from Madison, Wisconsin, by NewsRx correspondents, research ...
Using Good Bacteria to Beat Bad Bacteria
As a young intern in Pittsburgh training to be an ear, nose and throat physician, Dr. Goldberg met a middle-aged patient who had recurring infections in one ...
The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D improves health in so many ways that you’ll want to jump for ...
Experts Encourage Vitamin D Awareness
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 ...
Probiotics for the Common Cold
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 ...
Skimp on Sleep and You Just May Wind Up Sick
Posted February 13, 2017
By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Ever noticed that when you try to "do it all," the one thing you can count on is getting sick?
Now, a ...
Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Immunity in Older Individuals
Vitamin D plays an important role in bone health, and research shows that it’s essential for immune health as ...
Cold or Flu: What's the Difference?
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 ...
Essential Echinacea
Echinacea is an herbal remedy that may help the body defend itself from the viruses that cause colds, sore throats and the ...
That Lingering Cough Could Be Bronchitis
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 ...
Massage May Boost Immune System
A relaxing massage also gives body's immune system a boost, say ...
Easy Ways to Boost Your Immune System
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 ...
Flu Floats Farther Than Thought
A Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center study, released Monday, has found that some people -- ...
Placebo Treatment May Quiet Kids' Cough
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 ...
Antibiotic Overuse Harmful
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 ...
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