Flu/Colds
Natural Ways to Prevent and Manage the Flu
The best defense against illness is a good offense. Smart health habits can go a long way in preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses like the flu. Protect yourself and your children from getting sick by practicing these healthy habits:
Valley Fever Fungal Infection on Rise in Southwest
Flu-like symptoms can last weeks or months, CDC researchers say.
THURSDAY, March 28 (HealthDay News) -- Cases of a fungal lung infection called Valley Fever increased sharply in several southwestern states since the late 1990s, according to a report released Thursday.
Tuesday, Feb 26th 2013
Exercise and Immunity: What's the Connection?
My children used to laugh at me when I gave them my best advice for treating a cold.
Go exercise, I'd insist. Works like a charm!
They'd look at me with blank stares, pick up their tissues and walk away.
But now they're in their 20s. And if you have older kids, you know what happens. Eventually they start to listen. Now when they have colds, they take their tissues along to the gym.
Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection
Mineral may play role in preventing common cold, ICU sepsis
THURSDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans take zinc supplements to zap colds, and a new study seeks to explain how the mineral works.
Zinc helps fight infections by balancing the immune system's response, according to the study led by Daren Knoell, a professor of pharmacy and internal medicine at Ohio State University.
Tuesday, Feb 05th 2013
Relieving Coughs and Colds
We all recognize the telltale signs that a cold is coming on: sneezing, sore throat, stuffy nose, coughing. It is referred to as the common cold for good reason; it is the most commonly occurring illness. Most adults are likely to come down with a cold two to four times a year. Already this season, nearly 30.2 million U.S. adults have reported experiencing troublesome cold and flu symptoms, with cough being the most prevalent symptom, reported by 31 million. In the course of a year, Americans will "catch" about 1 billion colds, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Will Climate Change Mean Worse Flu Seasons?
New study suggests that unseasonably warm winter one year might lead to nasty flu outbreak the next
By Amy Norton
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Mild winters where few people catch the flu tend to be followed by serious flu outbreaks the next year, a new study finds, suggesting that global warming could mean harsher flu seasons ahead.
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Immune-Boosting Foods May Add to Flu Defense
Nutritional deficiencies impede your ability to fight infection, expert cautions
FRIDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) -- As U.S. health officials recommend flu shots and frequent hand washing for protection during this season's influenza outbreak, dietitians point to another significant defense weapon: healthy foods.
Safe Ways to Relieve Your Young Child's Flu Symptoms
Medications not intended for children younger than 4, expert says
FRIDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Flu season is especially bad in the United States this year, and young children with the flu tend to suffer more than others because they can't take over-the-counter medications to help relieve their symptoms.
Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From the Flu
As the outbreak worsens, health experts urge flu shots, frequent hand-washing and other measures
By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) -- With the United States in the throes of one of the worst flu outbreaks in years, health-care experts say there are ways you can fight back and protect yourself from the virus.
And the best protection is a flu shot -- even now.
