Colds and Infections - Causes

Toilet Seat Dermatitis is on the Rise

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.

Swine Flu Center

Learn how to keep your family safe from swine flu, a potentially deadly virus.

5 Ways Global Warming Affects Your Health

There s no shortage of talk in the news media about global warming and how it hurts the environment. But did you ever stop to think that the effects of global warming might be having a direct impact on your personal health?

Pneumonia and Diabetes

Diabetics get sicker with this serious disease, so play it safe with a shot. A simple vaccine could save your life.

Anatomy of a Sneeze

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.

Can Treatment For Reflux Lead to Pneumonia?

Few would suspect one treatment the treatment of one condition to cause symptoms of another. But this very well may be the case.

Meningitis: What You Should Know

Learn more about important meningitis prevention and treatment options.

Swine Flu Center 2

Learn how to keep your family safe from swine flu, a potentially deadly virus.

Is it Swine Flu or Allergies?

If you woke up this morning with a runny nose and cough and have been sneezing and feeling an itch in the back of your throat and your nose, you may wonder if this is just your typical seasonal allergy attack or if you could have be coming down with a case of the Swine Flu.

Swine Flu: What Even Your Doctor Doesn t Know

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.

5 Germiest Spots in Your Home

Your home is crawling with bacteria. Where are the biggest hotspots?

10 Worst Cities for Fall Allergies

Is your city making you sneeze? High pollen and mold counts make some places worse than others.

7 Germs That Kill

These molds and bacteria simply won't back down and it's their determination to thrive that makes them dangerous.

Adolescent Vaccination Guide

Find out how you can protect your teen or pre-teen against infection.

Bacterial Meningitis: Spotting the Signs

Knowing the symptoms of bacterial meningitis could mean the difference between life and death.

Bladder Infections 101

Men, women, and children can all develop a bladder infection. Here, a look at the condition, from symptoms to treatments.

Dispelling the Top 10 Meningitis Myths

Meningitis has made big headlines, but do you know the whole story behind this contagious disease? Here, we debunk the condition's 10 most common myths.

HIV/AIDS: Myths vs. Reality

More than 25 years since scientists discovered AIDS, myths about the virus still abound. Here, we dispel the top eight misconceptions.

Understanding Avian Flu

Find out why this emerging disease could become a global pandemic.

Understanding Epstein-Barr

A guide to one of the most common and overlooked human viruses.

Teens and Meningitis

Could your teenager contract meningitis at camp, in the classroom, or at the college dorm? Here, what you can do to reduce your child's risks.

Superbugs: How to Reduce Your Risk

Drug-resistant bacteria, like MRSA, are hard to treat once they develop. Fortunately, you can take these steps to protect yourself.

8 Ways to Escape the Common Cold

Want to lower your chances of sniffling your way through the season? Follow these simple tips.

The Top 5 Hospital Risks

Find out how to protect yourself from medical errors, complications, and other hospital hazards.

Germ Warfare: 6 Tips for New Parents

Learn how to keep your child from getting sick without going overboard.

The Truth About Hand-Washing

According to experts, most Americans aren't washing their hands the right way. Learn how to clean up your act.
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