Colds and Infections - Prevention
There are some simple steps you can take to make sure you don't become a walking biohazard, regardless of the state of the public bathroom you find yourself in.
Are you taking steps to protect your lungs? If not, you could be putting yourself at risk for a host of respiratory problems.
Identifying causes for post nasal drip is the only way to find the best treatment. Though it can be difficult to decipher, consider these possible culprits.
Each year, approximately 80,000 hospital patients develop infections and about 30,000 of them die. And besides the human toll, there's a financial one these infections collectively cost billions of dollars to treat. Here's how to protect yourself.
Vaccine reactions are a reality, but should the possibility deter you from getting you or your child vaccinated? Before you consider skipping recommended vaccinations, you should weigh the pros and the cons.
Most of us are careful in public restrooms, using seat liners whenever possible and avoiding toilets that don't seem clean. But a new study shows our backsides may be at more risk than ever of developing a painful skin irritation.
Learn how to keep your family safe from swine flu, a potentially deadly virus.
Diabetics get sicker with this serious disease, so play it safe with a shot. A simple vaccine could save your life.
Sneezing is our body s way of getting rid of an irritable substance in the nose. A sneeze can protect your health, but someone else s sneeze can jeopardize it. Learn about the anatomy of a sneeze.
Got a sweet tooth? If so, you may be in luck. Doctors and patients alike hail the healing power of honey.
It may seem impossible, but asthmatics can survive this cold season without getting sick.
It's more than just a matter of avoiding public restrooms and movie theater handrails.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you could be more prone to illness. Find out how to fight back against infection.
Learn more about important meningitis prevention and treatment options.
Asthmatics can be more prone to catching infections including swine flu. Follow our tips to protect yourself this winter.
Flu season is here again--do you know the best ways to prevent your children from getting sick?
Asthmatics suffer uncomfortable symptoms year round-- but flu season can be dangerous.
A new study suggests that abatacept (Orencia ), a rheumatoid arthritis drug, could fight different strains of the flu.
Learn how to keep your family safe from swine flu, a potentially deadly virus.
While scientists and the government race to control the novel H1N1 outbreak, there are still a few things about this virus that doctors don t know or understand.
Children learn what they live. Here are tips on how to teach your children well.
Approximately 50 percent of pregnant women will experience heartburn. Learn how to find relief.
Your home is crawling with bacteria. Where are the biggest hotspots?
These frightening illnesses have experienced a resurgence over the past few years. But why?
Ear infections are very common in children. Here, a guide to their symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
You might not have known it when you were young, but according to health experts, Mom was right all along.
Is your city making you sneeze? High pollen and mold counts make some places worse than others.
With the slowly, but steadily rising temperatures, what does the future hold for our health?
Find out how you can protect your teen or pre-teen against infection.
Knowing the symptoms of bacterial meningitis could mean the difference between life and death.
