Flu - Management

How Effective Is the Flu Shot, Really?

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone six months and older get the flu shot annually. But does the vaccination truly prevent the virus?

Is the Flu Different for Women and Men?

Due to evolutionary factors and hormones, one sex is more prone to a miserable bout of the flu.

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.

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?

How to Weather Winter Asthma

Address your worst asthma triggers and enjoy the best that winter has to offer.

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.

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.

Is Your Job Making You Sick?

Desks and cubicles may seem benign, but they're often a breeding ground for bacteria. Follow these six tips to stay healthy at work.

Should You Call in Sick?

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

What Your Muscle Pain Is Telling You

Typically when you have muscle pain it's equated to soreness from working out or maybe an injury. But what most don't consider is how muscle pain is often associated with chronic health conditions.

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.

Swine Flu Center

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

Update on the 2008-2009 Flu Season

It s a little early to start celebrating the end of the flu season, which usually stretches out until April, and at the latest, May. However, the good news is that this year s flu vaccine was expected to be a better match to the most prevalent influenza strains circulating across the country.

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?

Bacterial Meningitis: Spotting the Signs

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

The 5 Biggest Bacteria Hot Spots

Germs tend to lurk in the most unexpected places. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.

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.

Germ Warfare: 6 Tips for New Parents

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