Managing infections involves identifying bacterial versus viral strains, implementing probiotic therapy, and following structured wound care protocols.
The National Resources Defense Council published their annual report, Chain Reaction, which report ranks the top 25 U.S. fast-food and casual restaurant chains based on their use of, policies on and transparency regarding antibiotics. Here are the five worst and five best restaurants on their list.
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Treating the underlying cause is often the best way to get rid of a cough. But there are several natural ways to combat coughing, which may be used alone or in combination with other treatments.
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First signs of a stomach virus involve the stomach or intestines and might include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.
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Mucus is a vital substance that coats the mucous membranes in the body, including the lining of the lungs and airways. The appearance of phlegm, notably its color, can provide helpful clues to the nature of the cough and the underlying reason for the excess mucus production.
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Good news from the CDC: The worst of the worst flu season on record is behind us. But here's what you need to know before throwing out your tissue box.
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It's not like you have to worry about dying o spreading a plague to all of mankind, right? Wrong. These killer superbugs could cause the world's next plague.
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The flu is no match for international superstar Pink, who took on Super Bowl LII's national anthem performance and absolutely killed it.
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Similar rashes can occur with shingles, smallpox, herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2, coxsackie virus, echovirus and rickettsialpox. Doctors use certain features of the rash to distinguish a rash like chickenpox from a rash actually caused by chickenpox.
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It can be challenging to care for a baby when he is sick with a cold. Although there is no cure for the common cold, you can take steps to help your baby feel more comfortable and reduce the risk of a more severe infection.
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Afraid you might have influenza b? Here are the signs and symptoms between influenza A and B to look out for.
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Going for a run can clear your mind, strengthen your muscles and burn off calories, but sometimes you might feel worse after running instead of better. A wet cough is unpleasant and downright irritating, but it's not necessarily a sign of a serious medical condition.
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This year's flu epidemic is the most widespread in at least 13 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The main reason? H3N2 is a particularly virulent strain and has led to the death of 20 children so far.
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We all want to make sure weβre doing everything we can to avoid being taken down by cold and flu this season. Here, Dr. Woodson Merrell, M.D.
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Chest tightness and cough occur with many common conditions, including bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma and COPD, among others.
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The U.S. is facing one of the worst flu seasons in a decade, and these common mistakes could increase your risk of getting sick.
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Ugh. The [dreaded flu](https://www.livestrong.com/article/1011708-cold-flu/). Influenza (the scientific name for the flu) is an upper respiratory infection that can result in symptoms like a dry cough, sore throat, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.
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Troublesome coughing attacks can often be interrupted with short-term remedies, such as hot tea, honey or cough lozenges.
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Bacterial infections cause various signs and symptoms, largely depending on the site of infection. Systemic signs and symptoms, such as fever, are also common.
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Prompt treatment of an infection can speed healing and prevent its spread, so be sure to follow aftercare instructions from your piercing professional.
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If the odds of winning the lottery were 1 in 5, the line for tickets would be long indeed. In fact, as many as 1 in every 5 Americans get the flu each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These high odds could be decreased if more Americans took advantage of influenza immunization.
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