Colds and Infections - Management

Should You Call in Sick?

How sick is too sick for work? Follow our cold and flu guidelines.

Does Being Intimate Affect Your Immunity?

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?

Apple Cider Vinegar: Is It a Super Tonic?

Do you suffer from sinus troubles? Dandruff? Sore throat? Diarrhea? Apple cider vinegar could alleviate all of these conditions.

Just a Kiss? 4 Infections Transmitted Through Kissing

While your intentions may be innocent, the illnesses that can be transmitted through a simple smooch are not. Watch out for these.

Clear the Air About the Causes of Nasal Congestion

Does cold air cause nasal congestion? The answer may surprise you. Find out how to experience the best nasal congestion relief.

The Facts About Sinusitis

Sometimes there's a thin line between determining what's a bad cold or a sinus infection. Thankfully, no guess work is needed. Here's what you need to know about this bothersome nasal condition.

Can Your Immune System Make Asthma Worse?

In recent years the medical community has come clean about a dirty little secret: good hygiene can be a bad thing, and may be linked to asthma.

Chronic Cough and Asthma

Most of us cough when we have a cold, as it's the body's way of clearing the bronchial passages. But when a cough lingers long after your cold has gone, it could be time to see if it's related to asthma.

Does Chronic Nasal Congestion Worsen Asthma?

Think that your chronic nasal congestion is all in your head? Well, it may also be in your chest. According to the latest research findings, there is a strong link between rhinitis and severe asthma, particularly in those who suffer from a range of respiratory symptoms.

Nasal Irrigation: A Logical Remedy for Congestion?

This hygienic practice gently flushes the nasal cavity in order to remove excess mucus and debris from the sinuses.

5 Causes of Post-Nasal Drip

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.

What Your Mucus is Telling You

Is it a cold or allergies? Your mucus can help you differentiate.

Can't Stop Coughing? 9 Possible Causes

A cough is a symptom that can have many causes.

Swine Flu Center

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

Allergies and Chronic Cough: How Are They Connected?

If you can't shake your cough, allergies may be to blame. Find out how these two conditions are related.

Can Allergies Weaken Your Immune System?

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you could be more prone to illness. Find out how to fight back against infection.

Why Having Asthma Makes the Flu More Dangerous

Asthmatics suffer uncomfortable symptoms year round-- but flu season can be dangerous.

Sick Child? Pediatricians Recommend These Fever Treatments

No parents ever want to see a child sick with the discomfort of a fever--but knowing how to treat it can be the first line of defense.

Swine Flu Center 2

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

Radio Waves: A New Treatment for GERD

Learn more about this new, non-surgical option.

The Benefits of Allergy Testing

If you suffer from severe allergy symptoms and taking medication doesn't seem to help you feel better, it may be time to turn to the experts to undergo some allergy testing. This can be a valuable way to find out exactly what your biggest triggers are and to determine how best to avoid them.

How To Be a Healthy Role Model

Children learn what they live. Here are tips on how to teach your children well.

How to Manage Heartburn During Pregnancy

Approximately 50 percent of pregnant women will experience heartburn. Learn how to find relief.

Medications for Your Allergy Symptoms

Your go-to guide for allergy medications.

5 Food Habits That Sink Your Mood

Not feeling yourself? Your eating habits could be the reason.

When to Start Worrying About Your Cough

When is a cough more than just a cough?

5 Germiest Spots in Your Home

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

3 Secrets Your Doctor Isn't Spilling

What you don't know could hurt you.

5 Health Risks of Global Warming

With the slowly, but steadily rising temperatures, what does the future hold for our health?

Bacterial Meningitis: Spotting the Signs

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