Beyond getting vaccinated against the flu, you can take a number of simple precautions to reduce your chances of catching the ...

As temperatures drop the common cold rears its familiar head, affecting many. Learn how winter colds spread, treatment and ...

Medicines that help with colds can be bought either from a pharmacy or a supermarket. Aches and a high temperature can be eased by taking ibuprofen or paracetamol and decongestant sprays or tablets ...

Sept. 25 -- WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Fewer Americans are regularly washing their hands, even though it's one of the best ways to prevent colds and flu, says the fourth annual Soap and ...

Wear a hat, too, since you lose a lot of heat through your head, and put on gloves, since your hands are especially ...

Cold weather and air pollution can worsen bronchial asthma. Here’s why winter triggers flare-ups and how patients can reduce ...

Some surprising ways to keep germs at bay. Nov. 10, 2012— -- When it comes to colds, you know the drill. Once you have one, the best you can do is try to manage your symptoms, not cure it. So as ...

As cold season looms in the near future, this 1947 video prescribes several keys to living a healthy, cold-free, lifestyle. In the educational film, Joan Avoids a Cold, the narrator teaches young ...

With cold temperatures gripping northern Illinois, homeowners need to be aware of the possibility of pipes freezing. The University of Illinois Extension’s disaster relief resources offer this ...