Colds and Infections - Treatments

All About Lyme Disease

Approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme are reported in the U.S. each year. Here are six questions and answers about the infection.

The Dangerous Parasite Lurking in Cat Litter

It's called Toxoplasmosis and it can cause severe problems during fetal development if a woman contracts it immediately before or during pregnancy.

7 Contagious Skin Conditions

The symptoms may sound scary, but most of these conditions can be successfully treated with simple medications.

4 Questions and Answers About Kampo Medicine

Introducing traditional Japanese medicine.

The Four Worst Infectious Diseases In The U.S.

These common illnesses can have devastating effects. Learn how to protect yourself from them.

Battling Antibiotic Resistance: A New Weapon

Antibiotic resistance is a serious problem, but researchers have developed a promising new approach.

Emerging Infectious Diseases: Is There Cause for Concern?

Should you be concerned about Chikungunya, Ebola, and EV-D68 here in the US?

Staph Infections 101

The 411 on this common bacteria.

Chagas Disease: 6 Questions and Answers

The facts you need about this infectious disease.

15 Ways to Protect Yourself From Winter's Biggest Health Threats

A Cold Weather Guide to Staying Safe (and Warm!)

Surviving Norovirus

Learn more this stomach virus, and how to prevent and cope with its unpleasant effects.

5 Ways to Deal With Post-Nasal Drip

Five tips to cope with the nagging cough and sore, itchy throat that come with this common and bothersome condition.

Cold or Flu? 10 Ways to Feel Better Fast

Ten tried-and-true home remedies for those days when cold and flu symptoms have you feeling miserable.

5 Top Congestion Fighters

You're congested, and you're miserable. But you don't have to let a little cold slow you down. Here are five remedies to try and one remedy to avoid.

How to Avoid an Asthma Attack When You Have a Cold

Make sure your cold is just about coughing and sneezing, not wheezing.

Consider Becoming a Platelet Donor

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

8 Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat

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

Mono Myths and Facts

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.

How to Recover From the Flu

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

A Closer Look at Bronchitis

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

A Closer Look at Laryngitis

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

How to Protect Your Family From Pneumonia

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

What You Need to Know About Shingles

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.

Mononucleosis: Learn the Basics

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

Meningitis: Know the Facts

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

The Facts About Chronic and Recurrent Yeast Infections

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

Acute vs. Chronic Sinusitis: Understand Your Condition

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

7 Natural Remedies for the Flu

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

Is It a Cold or the Flu?

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?

Natural Remedies for Cold Sores

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

Harness Your Immune System to Fight Cancer

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

6 Common School-Spread Sicknesses

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

Why Is Whooping Cough Back?

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.

AIDS: How to Talk to Kids and What They Should Know

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

Health by the Numbers: Colds

The average adult will suffer as many as four colds a year. Here's a look at the condition by the numbers.

Health by the Numbers: Influenza

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.

Health by the Numbers: Heartburn

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.

No Crest for the Antibacterial Wave

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.

7 Ways to Manage Rosacea

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.

Taking Your Child to the Hospital?

Care for your child with confidence with these 10 tips.

Sure Shot? Understanding the Flu Vaccine

Are you thinking about getting a flu vaccination this year? Learn about the risks and rewards.

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?

Antibiotics Making You Sick? Foods to Eat and Avoid

If antibiotics are making you nauseated, eating the right foods and staying away from the wrong ones can help you feel better.

Just Got Over Being Sick? What to Keep and What to Toss

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.

How to Use Food to Fight a Cold

Eating the right foods can ward off a cold or, at the very least, help you feel better faster.

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.

How Antibiotics Affect Your Digestive Health

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.

The Flu: What to Watch Out for

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.

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.

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.

Food's Effect on Your Medication

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.

Are cold medicines safe for very young children?

Pediatrician Bradley Kirschner answers a reader's question about the safety of over-the-counter cold medicines for young children.

Honey: A Miracle Cure?

Got a sweet tooth? If so, you may be in luck. Doctors and patients alike hail the healing power of honey.

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.

Sick Child? When to Call the Doctor

Not sure when your child's sickness warrants a visit to the doctor? Our guidelines help you make the best decision.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Abatacept May Protect Against Flu

A new study suggests that abatacept (Orencia ), a rheumatoid arthritis drug, could fight different strains of the flu.

What's the Safest Baby Cold Treatment?

How can you treat your little one's cold while keeping her safe at the same time?

Swine Flu Center 2

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

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.

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.

The 5 Biggest Medical Breakthroughs of 2008-2009

Each year we hear of the latest in medical innovations. Although these improvements amaze us at times, the majority of Americans will never come in contact with the latest breakthroughs or so you think.

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?

Understanding Ear Infections

Ear infections are very common in children. Here, a guide to their symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

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.

Chicken Pox Survival Guide

A highly contagious childhood illness, chicken pox can make your child uncomfortable for about a week. Here, some ways to ease the itching.

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 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.

Are Cold and Flu Medications Safe for Kids?

Your child has a runny nose and bad cough. You want her to feel better, but is it OK to give her cold medicine?

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.

Understanding Superbugs

Drug-resistant bacteria are becoming a global health crisis. How did this happen?
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