Cold And Flu

Just like with the flu and COVID, it's important to wash your hands often to prevent the spread of norovirus, but can hand sanitizer be a good substitute?

Cold remedies with ibuprofen and this decongestant can be helpful in relieving cold and flu symptoms. However, you may want to talk with your doctor first.

The next time you feel the painful prick of a sore throat coming on, you may want to reach for a jar of pickles over a bag of cough drops. Here's why.

If you're dealing with a stuffy nose, there's a simple beverage that could relieve your symptoms. Here's what you need to know about the benefits of this drink.

In order to prevent norovirus from spreading to other people, it's important to take certain steps while you are contagious. This is how long that might be.

The internet is full of recommendations about what steam showers can do for you, including soothing a sore throat. We tested it out and here's what we found.

Nobody likes being ill during the winter, but by adding this secret ingredient to your water, you might be able to ease your symptoms.

When you're sick, you may experience many symptoms such as fever or upset stomach. What you may not know, however, is that it can also affect your heart rate.

Having a cough is never fun. It affects nearly every part of our day, including sleep, which is not good for recovery.

Preventing colds seems near impossible, especially when traveling via plane and germs are rampant. Mouthwash is extra item you may need to pack before boarding.

A viral hack on TikTok promotes the use of a citrus fruit and some common ingredients to stop a persistent cough. But does it really work? Find out here.

Do you have a frog in your throat? These unique body positions can help you clear that mucus out of your chest and throat in no time at all.

The phrase "feed a cold, starve a fever" has been around for years. But, is there any truth to this claim? Here's what the experts have to say.

Call your doctor if you have cold symptoms that last longer than ten days, if they are severe or unusual, or if you have other conditions that put you at risk.

Colds can be a real burden -- sniffling, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing. They can range from mild to severe, though, and might last longer than you think.

While influenza is a common illness, there are certain habits that can make a person more susceptible to it. Avoid these behaviors to reduce your risk.

Some sources promote rubbing Vicks VapoRub on your feet and covering it with socks as a means to stop a cold. But is there any scientific evidence behind this?

Experts have found that phenylephrine does not appear to combat decongestion as once thought when taken in pill form.

If you've been down with the flu for a few days and downright miserable, you might be wondering if sleeping with an onion in your sock can cure your symptoms.

There are many dos and don'ts when it comes to pregnancy, including certain foods and medications you should avoid. But what about cough medicine?

When you have the common cold, you might think that any form of hydration is good hydration. However, there are drinks you should avoid during your recovery.

Not sure if what you have is a cold? Here's a look at some of the most common symptoms.

Flu vaccines need to be updated annually and can vary in effectiveness year to year, but a universal flu vaccine under clinical trial might change that.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Dr. Michael Blaivas, the chief medical officer at Anavasi Diagnostics, explains when COVID-19 is likely to spread.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Dr. Barbara Bawer, a family medicine physician, talks about how to know if you have COVID-19, a cold, or the flu.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Karla Huntsman, MSN, RN, explains the nature of the flu virus and shares her tips for staying healthy this year.

Many experts are talking about the tridemic, which may concern you about holiday travel. Here are tips to stay healthy this holiday season.