Cold & Flu

Pain Relievers Dilute Flu Shots


Warning: At the time of injection, common painkillers -- Advil, Tylenol, etc... -- may blunt the effect of the flu shot.

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Cholesterol Drugs and Flu Survival


A new treatment for swine flu may already be on pharmacy shelves -- cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor and Zocor.

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Colorful Foods Boost Immunity


A U.S. health and wellness expert says an easy way to boost immunity is to eat more fruits and vegetables in different colors.

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I'm always catching colds, but I don't want to be taking a lot of medicines that might make me drowsy. What natural products will tame my sniffles without knocking me out?

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To give your body a natural boost, think about ratcheting up your diet a notch with some of these foods before you get sick: Chicken broth and/or ... Read More...
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Debunking Myths About the Common Cold

Catch a chill, catch a cold? A med school student looks at some common myths and misconceptions regarding the common cold.

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Travel and Vacations

Do you love to see new places, try new foods, and learn about the world all around us? Join us as we share our experiences traveling both near and far. Chances are, you'll learn something new or maybe even make a new friend or two.

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Looking for the best homemade cold/flu cures!

I'm not one to take medicine for the everyday cold or flu ... what do you folks do for cold and flu, beyond chicken soup?
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