Colds and Infections - Videos

More than 30,000 children and adults have cystic fibrosis. ER physician Dr. Travis Stork explains how the life-threatening genetic disease affects the body.

In a daytime TV exclusive, a courageous 23-year-old whose video revealing her battle with cystic fibrosis went viral joins The Doctors to discuss why she turned to social media and how she's helping others who live with the devastating disorder.

C-Difficile bacteria and flu could be lurking at your doc's waiting room. Find out why and how to avoid infections.

C-Difficile bacteria and flu could be lurking at your doc's waiting room. Find out why and how to avoid infections.

Susan J. Rehm, MD, gets to the nitty-gritty of how to handle flu season...vaccination first!

If you get the flu, you will probably shiver, sweat and ache, and have a fever. In this edition of BrainStorm Sam Champion takes a look at how a fever might be a good thing..

The common cold is more irritating than incapacitating, but it causes more acute illness than any other disease.

Flu etiquette expert, Anna Post, stops by WUWA with flu tips.

It is amazing just how fast flu can move through your body.

We Asked Kids To Explain Germs, And This Is What They Said

Board-certified otolaryngologist Dr. Jivianne Lee demonstrates how a breakthrough, vacuum-powered device helps people with nasal polyps breathe easier and avoid invasive sinus surgeries.

Minutes after having nasal polyps removed with a breakthrough vacuum-powered device, one woman shares her thoughts on the treatment.

Does strict bed rest after concussion lead to improved recovery?

Melanie, a young woman with ectodermal dysplasia, shares how she learned to accept her body and love her unique appearance. Plus, hear how the rare genetic condition has affected her dental health.

See the surprise The Doctors have in store for an inspiring young woman with ectodermal dysplasia who turned her unique appearance into a successful modeling career.

Melanie, a successful model, shares her experience living with a rare genetic disorder that dramatically affects her appearance.

Melanie, a model with ectodermal dysplasia, sits down with a 9-year-old girl living with the same condition. Hear her words of wisdom for coping with the unique challenges of living with the disorder.

Dr. Travis Stork reveals three helpful tips for getting through the cold and flu season this year.

Worried about the cold and flu season? Dr. Travis Stork shows you the best way to take your temperature when faced with a fever.

Dr. Travis Stork walks you through the places where cold and flu viruses lurk, and how long they can survive.

This year's flu strain mutated away from experts' predictions, making the flu shot not as effective. That's not necessarily a reason to not get one.

For the estimated 11-percent of women with a lipedema, diet and exercise won't help at all. There is a new procedure doctors are now using that can help restore their appearance.

Learn surprising symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and see which foods can help fight joint inflammation.

A woman wounded in the leg during the 2012 mass shooting inside a crowded Colorado movie theater undergoes a minimally invasive procedure to help alleviate lingering knee pain.

After performing a minimally invasive, nonsurgical procedure to help a shooting victim suffering from residual knee pain, physiatrist Dr. Tim Davis offers a prognosis on her recovery.

With all the options available, choosing an over-the-counter cough remedy can be overwhelming. Here's what to look for and what to avoid.

When Kate had a cold and the flu her senior year of college, she had a blocked feeling in her ears and could hear her own voice loudly inside her head. The voice hasn't gone away. Hear her story.

Ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Andrew Ordon explains how the Eustachian tube works and suggests treatment options that might help Kate's condition, which causes her to hear her own voice loudly inside her head.

Drake is sick of getting sick. He has a mysterious condition that causes him to get canker sores, inflamed tonsils and high fevers about every four to six weeks. Find out his diagnosis and how to treat it.

As cold and flu season nears, is it possible to avoid the germ-filled spots in the office? WSJ's Sumathi Reddy joins Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero to discuss.