Colds and Infections - Treatments
Your body's own immune system is a germ-fighting machine. Scientists see promise in directing these powers toward eradicating cancer. Here's how.
Kids bring home more than just homework. Here's how to deal with the germs and the bugs.
With around 18,000 new cases this year, health experts are calling the outbreak the most serious in 50 years. Here's how to protect your family.
An infectious disease specialist interprets the latest statistics and provides tips for talking to youngsters about the disease.
The average adult will suffer as many as four colds a year. Here's a look at the condition by the numbers.
Every year, 5 to 20 percent of U.S. residents get sick with the flu. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.
Occasional heartburn isn't dangerous, but if it occurs on a frequent basis, it could indicate a more serious health condition. Here's a look at heartburn by the numbers.
You know the old saying, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is? We might want to apply this truism to the idea that using antibacterial cleaners reduces the spread of illness.
Rosacea, which often causes constant redness in the face, can be frustrating and difficult to treat, but there are steps you can take to manage the condition.
Care for your child with confidence with these 10 tips.
Are you thinking about getting a flu vaccination this year? Learn about the risks and rewards.
A healthy love life will bring you closer to your partner and strengthen your relationship. But can it improve your overall health and protect you from illness?
If antibiotics are making you nauseated, eating the right foods and staying away from the wrong ones can help you feel better.
Germs thrive in saliva, mucous, stomach acids, and other body fluids. Regardless of how good you are about personal hygiene when you're sick, chances are you're going to spew a few germs.
Eating the right foods can ward off a cold or, at the very least, help you feel better faster.
This hygienic practice gently flushes the nasal cavity in order to remove excess mucus and debris from the sinuses.
While these medicines are necessary to kill the "bad" bacteria that make us sick, they often kill the "good" bacteria in the large intestine, resulting in upset stomach and diarrhea.
On average 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. populations gets the flu and more than 200, 000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications. How to avoid and treat the flu.
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.
A cough is a symptom that can have many causes.
Learn how to keep your family safe from swine flu, a potentially deadly virus.
The consequences of drug interactions with food and beverages may include delayed, decreased, or enhanced absorption of a medication, according to the FDA. Furthermore, mixing certain foods with medications can cause serious side effects.
Pediatrician Bradley Kirschner answers a reader's question about the safety of over-the-counter cold medicines for young children.
Got a sweet tooth? If so, you may be in luck. Doctors and patients alike hail the healing power of honey.
Few would suspect one treatment the treatment of one condition to cause symptoms of another. But this very well may be the case.
Learn more about important meningitis prevention and treatment options.
Not sure when your child's sickness warrants a visit to the doctor? Our guidelines help you make the best decision.
A new study suggests that abatacept (Orencia ), a rheumatoid arthritis drug, could fight different strains of the flu.
How can you treat your little one's cold while keeping her safe at the same time?
Learn how to keep your family safe from swine flu, a potentially deadly virus.
