Colds and Infections - Videos

Ariane Resnick, of Rawk-n-Roll Cuisine, talks about how she treated her Lyme disease with a Rife machine.

The flu is one of the most googled words on the web, and with good reason. But never fear, we have a doctor on call to answer your flu questions.

Part of The Big Push campaign aims to shine a light on tuberculosis - and just in time - there's a new strain that is virtually untreatable and demands our attention.

The cold and flu viruses are very different. Just how can you tell the difference between these two illnesses?

How often should you get vaccinated for the flu? Do you really need to go every year?

Colds and the flu are often treatable at home. When is it advisable to visit the doctors and what are the symptoms that suggest complications?

Why should you get vaccinated for the flu? Why should you get a flu vaccination? Who needs to be vaccinated more than others and how often should they think about getting it done?

The elderly are at a bigger risk from colds and the flu. What steps can they take to prevent getting the flu and what should they do if they catch the virus?

How can you help prevent a cold and flu from spreading? Catch It, Kill It, Bin It is a useful way of remembering the following ways to prevent the virus from spreading.

How does a cold or the flu spread? Is it easy to pick up the virus?

Sometimes a cold or the flu can develop into something much more serious. How can you identify complications and what should you do?

Why aren't antibiotics usually prescribed for colds and the flu? What treatments are used and why? Streamingwell has the answers.

What are the symptoms of cold and the flu? Are they different and if so how can you tell the difference between the two?

P'etra is a model and her agency recently told her she needs to lose two inches from her waist. "I heard a lot about this tapeworm diet, and it has me a little intrigued. I was wondering if it's a good option for me and if it's safe," she asks. P'etra joins The Doctors in the audience as parasitologist Dr. Scott Smith explains how tapeworms attach to your intestines and grow inside your body.

Some of us have innies, others have outies. But besides collecting lint, what's your bellybutton really good for? We'll show you how your navel is improving a surgery more than half-a-million people undergo each year.

OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson and E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explain umbilical hernias.

Researchers are finding that obesity can also change a person's sense of smell so that they end up eating more, increase cancer-tumor growth, and disrupt sleep in ways other than sleep apnea. Shirley Wang has details on Lunch Break.

Meet Lizzie, a normal, everyday college senior, with one exception - she was born with a rare syndrome that only affects three people in the entire world. Medical professionals believe it may be neonatal progeroid syndrome, but findings have not yet yielded an official diagnosis. Lizzie describes life with her rare disorder and how her best friend, Angelica, has helped her through it.

Meet Lizzie, a normal, everyday college senior, with one exception - she was born with a rare syndrome that doesn't allow her to gain weight. Weighing in at 60 pounds and zero percent body fat, Lizzie has faced a great deal of cruelty due to her unusual appearance. Hear Lizzie's inspiring story of strength and how she's turned insult into inspiration by helping others see their inner beauty.

TV host Dr. David Bull joins Alyona Minkovski to discuss fighting cystic fibrosis and gives tips on how patients can live with the disease.

TV host Dr. David Bull joins Alyona Minkovski to discuss fighting cystic fibrosis, and gives tips on how patients can live with the disease. Also sharing their stories are guests Judy Ranan, Nathan Lawrenson, Kristina De Bree and Mallory Smith.

We take them everywhere, which one reason mobile phones get so germy. People set them on public bathroom sinks, on mats at the gym and drop them on floors and hand them to friends to show off photos. Caroline Porter has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.

How to stay healthy from the inside out? Redbook mag's Morgan Thompson shares tips on staying happy, healthy and fabulous all season long!

Are expired meds still effective? A new study by the California Poison Control System thinks so. With drug shortages and a bloated health bill, we need to get thrifty. Joining Alyona to discuss are Dr. Robert Shmerling, Nicholas Romanello and Audra Dickey.

Are expired meds still effective? A new study by the California Poison Control System thinks so. With drug shortages and a bloated health bill, we need to get thrifty.

Single-celled microorganisms, tape worms, ticks and more can invade your body and use it as a host, but how do these unwelcome organisms get there? Find out. Plus, while most parasitic worms live in the human gastrointestinal tract, ophthalmologist Dr. Kerry Assil weighs in on a particular case where a worm was found inside a man's eyeball!

Meningitis is caused by inflammation or infection of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms can include headaches, fever, nausea, vomiting and confusion.

Aging skin can be remedied with a facelift, but what about an aging voice? Otolaryngologist Dr. Sunil Verma joins The Doctors to explain how our vocal cords age with the rest of our body, and what can be done to treat it.

Former White House Doctor, Connie Mariano is back to discuss Shingles and whether or not the new Shingles Vaccine is right for you. Click the video below to learn for yourself.

Think the bubonic plague is a centuries-old sickness that no longer affects people in modern day? Think again! Learn how two people, a 59-year-old man and a 7-year-old girl, were both stricken with the ancient illness and survived. Plus, discover the telltale sign that alerts doctors when an illness could be caused by "black death."