Colds and Infections - Original Articles

Many patients undergoing chemotherapy are in need of platelets. Here's how you can help.

No Rx needed! Here are great remedies that bring relief fast.

Follow this handy guide so you're fully prepared when minor injuries and illnesses strike.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone six months and older get the flu shot annually. But does the vaccination truly prevent the virus?

When it comes to the so-called "kissing disease," it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. Get the right information right here from a medical professional.

Due to evolutionary factors and hormones, one sex is more prone to a miserable bout of the flu.

If you're down for the count with influenza, here's how to get yourself up and going again.

Soap and water alone are fine for keeping dust bunnies away, but they won t rid your home of germs. Here's how to tell when your home needs more than just a routine clean.

A nagging cough, low-grade fever, and pain or tightness in the chest may signal bronchitis. Here's how to tell for sure.

Here's why you may have lost your voice...and how to find it again.

Here's what you need to know about this inflammatory lung disease, from causes and symptoms to treatments and prevention tips.

Once you have chickenpox, you won't get them again, right? Not quite. You could develop shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the same virus as chickenpox.

This common virus can last for weeks, or even months, and may leave you feeling exhausted. Learn how to deal with the symptoms.

Be aware of the warning signs of this potentially deadly disease.

Feel like you're dealing with yeast infections all the time? Learn more about this common problem.

For many, sinusitis means uncomfortable symptoms that may require the right treatment to overcome.

Did you know some of the best fixes for flu-related symptoms can be found right in your home?

Your head aches, your eyes hurt, and you're sneezing, coughing, and experiencing chills. Is it a bad cold, or could this be the start of the flu?

Ease the discomfort of these contagious blisters with the healing properties of lemon balm, peppermint oil, and echinacea.

Address your worst asthma triggers and enjoy the best that winter has to offer.

Your body's own immune system is a germ-fighting machine. Scientists see promise in directing these powers toward eradicating cancer. Here's how.

What are the key health risks you need to be aware of after a natural disaster like Hurricane Sandy?

Kids bring home more than just homework. Here's how to deal with the germs and the bugs.

You probably visit public restrooms, the bank, or a coffee shop nearly every day. Disinfect and prevent the spread of germs and illnesses with these simple tips.

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 estimated 750,000 Americans get sepsis each year and 28 and 50 percent will die from the infection. Who's at risk for sepsis, and what can be done to prevent it?

An infectious disease specialist interprets the latest statistics and provides tips for talking to youngsters about the disease.

A strong immune system can help keep healthy with asthma. Here s how to keep your immune system running strong.

Keeping your hands clean is key, but using hand sanitizer isn't always the best option.

It's enough to make your skin crawl. They're teeming with bacteria and viruses, and you probably touched at least one of them today.