Cold and Flu Tips & Advice

Vaccines save lives. But despite this, many older people don't get vaccinated because they believe these myths about the flu vaccine.

There's no fun in being blindsided by the flu. But rather than crawling into bed and waiting for it to pass, here are five things you can do about it.

Fighting a cold, sore throat, blocked sinuses, or a runny nose? You don't need to go to the pharmacy and you don't need to suffer: here are some simple remedies that you can make with items from your pantry or garden.

Mucus or phlegm is a thick, yellowish liquid your body naturally produces from glands in the nose and throat. Unless we’re sick, we may not notice it at all. But how do you get rid of excess phlegm?

Each year, health professionals recommend the flu vaccine, and each time you ask yourself: should I have my child vaccinated against the flu? The following information will help you understand why the vaccine is recommended.

Aromatic herbs and humidity can do wonders for a stuffed-up head. Many of these treatment take only minutes to put together, and the results are priceless.

These homemade remedies may be old-fashioned, but sometimes it's these kinds of remedies that are the best. And you are not risking the family fortune to try it. Here are four great ways to relieve chest congestion.

For that cough that just won't go away, you don't need to run to the drugstore for expensive medicines. Here are easy-to-make teas and medicines that you can make at home for just pennies.

Although it's impossible to promise that you'll never catch another cold or suffer from another bout of flu, you can increase your odds of staying well with these strategies.

Given that most of us have two or three colds a year, that's a lot of opportunities for serious illness. Luckily, there are many preventive strategies to ward off getting sick.

There are many possible causes for that frog in your throat: strained vocal chords, excessively dry ambient air or a viral infection, to name just a few. These home remedies should get you back on your feet — or throat.

It's no fun feeling sick; these natural remedies will help you through a cold or the flu.

Feeling under the weather? Learn about the five foods that could sabotage your recovery from cold and flu season.

Not sure what your symptoms really mean? Learn the difference between a cold and the flu, available treatments for both and when to see a doctor.

Nothing is more irritating than a dry hacking cough, especially if you've just experienced a cumbersome cold. Find out what causes a dry cough.

Yearly vaccines against influenza are strongly recommended, as it is a highly contagious virus. But should I get the flu shot if I am sick already?

The best tips to help you quickly recover from a cold.

Suggestions on how to relieve a sore throat and cough in just a few simple steps.