For many hallowed home remedies, there’s no scientific research to prove they do anything more than distract your mind from how you’re feeling.
Why Hats Should Be Mandatory for Your Kids in Cold Temperatures
Your child should never leave the house without a hat in bitterly cold weather. Children, especially younger children, can lose a third of their body heat through their heads when they’re outside, so make sure they are properly dressed.
You Think It’s the Flu — Now What Should You Do?
Not sure whether you’ve got a really bad cold or the flu? Discover when to call the doctor, when to head to the ER, and when to seek care online. You’ll feel better (and protect those around you).
Which Medicines to Take for Your Cold and Flu
Searching shelves for cold and flu products is the last thing you need to do when you’re sick. Follow three steps to quickly find the right over-the-counter product for your symptoms and learn which ones won’t help.
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What the Color of Your Snot Really Means
Nasal mucus alone isn’t typically used to diagnose disease, but it can be a helpful tool to determine what’s happening in your nasal passages. Here’s a quick look at just a few of the things the various possible shades of snot might mean for your health.
7 Common Winter Conditions: Are You Contagious?
From the common cold to bronchitis, find out how long it should last and when to see the doctor.
House Fires: Why There is Fatal Danger Beyond the Flames
There are more than 1 million house fires in the United States each year and more than 3,000 people will die each year as a result of fires. But the cause of death in a fire usually is not from being burned — more often than not, deaths in house fires are a result of smoke inhalation.
Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Rhinologist Troy Woodard, MD answers this one about whether sinus infections are contagious.
Nasal Sprays Work Best When You Use Them Correctly — Here’s How
While nasal congestion can be easily treated with an over-the-counter nasal spray, using the spray is not as simple as it might seem.
Why It’s Easier to Get Sick During the Holidays
With holiday parties, shopping and family get-togethers, the last thing we want is to get sick. Unfortunately, the holidays are a prime time to fall ill.