Cold and Flu
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 ...
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 ...
Fight Cold and Flu Germs with a Clean Phone
As the flu grows to an epidemic, health professionals caution people to drink ...
The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D improves health in so many ways that you’ll want to jump for ...
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 ...
Is It a Cold or the Flu? Here's How to Tell
Posted January 2, 2017
FRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- It's a miserable feeling -- you're exhausted, your throat hurts, and you're achy and feverish. But is it a cold or the flu?
According to Cindy ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Wash Your Hands the Right Way
Washing your hands after using the bathroom - not to mention after touching any number of public surfaces, from doorknobs to subway ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Importance of Being Awe Inspired
Posted August 26, 2015
By Michael T. Murray, ND
The field of positive psychology is providing valuable insights on exactly how our emotions influence our physiology. One are of body function that is very ...
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 ...
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 ...
Be Antibiotic Wise to Prevent Super Bugs
Every year as many as 10 million U.S. children risk side effects from antibiotic prescriptions that are unlikely to help their upper respiratory ...
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 ...
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 ...
Low Immune Function
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 ...
Health Tip: Are You Well Enough to Travel?
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 ...
Prepare for Cold and Flu Season
You know the feeling, that little tingle in your nose or throat, followed by a few sneezes and the feeling that you could take a nap just about ...
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 ...
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 ...
Some Surprising Sources of Germs
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 ...
Your Family's Germs May Move With You
Posted August 31, 2014
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Your family carries its own unique population of bacteria that accompany you when you move to a new home, a new study finds.
Over the course of ...
Health Tip: Could You Have the Flu?
Posted January 25, 2014
(HealthDay News) -- Flu abounds during the winter months, but it can be difficult to distinguish it from the common cold or other viruses that thrive when the weather is cold.
The U.S. ...
Garlic is Delicious and May Yield Medicinal Benefits
Garlic can ward off vampires, according to an old ...
Could Your Office Job Rob You of Vitamin D?
Posted July 1, 2017
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, June 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Spending your days cooped up inside an office might mean you're not getting enough vital vitamin D -- ...
Your Stomach Bug May Well Be Norovirus
Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug dubbed ...
Cold Medicine Caution
Cold medicines may be available over the counter but that doesn’t mean they are ...
6 Ways to Boost Immunity and Stay Well
Posted January 5, 2016
Courtesy of Organic Connections
The truth is that we are constantly exposed to germs. But there are certain things that we engage in more often during the holidays that can impact our ...
Bolster Your Defenses with Vitamin C
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Researchers Probe Why Colds Are More Likely in Winter
Posted January 7, 2014
By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Jan. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Though it's never been scientifically confirmed, conventional wisdom has it that winter is the season of ...
Why There's No Cure for Colds
In a pair of landmark studies that exploit the genetic sequencing of ...
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 ...
Flu Floats Farther Than Thought
A Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center study, released Monday, has found that some people -- ...
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 ...
Health Tip: Flu Season is Around the Corner
Posted August 22, 2017
(HealthDay News) -- For many people basking in the warmth of summer, the flu season may seem like a distant memory.
Truth is, the start of the next one is only a month or two away. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Probiotics for Common Cold in Healthy Adults
Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when taken in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host (that's you). Probiotics are most known for their digestive benefits because the digestive tract is where they ...
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