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Surefire Signs Your Cold has Turned Into a Sinus Infection.
When you have a cold with sinus pain and pressure, how do you know if it has turned into a sinus infection? Find out what to look for and what to do.
Post-Flu Symptoms
The flu can affect people in different ways. For some, it may last only a week or so, but for others it can stick around much longer and may even cause further complications. Some of these complications may be mild, where others can be life threatening if not taken care of properly. Watch for post-f
New Choices for Seasonal Flu Vaccines
It's fall. The kids are back at school, college football rivalries are in high gear, and -- oh, yeah -- it’s time to get a seasonal flu vaccine.
Dry Irritating Cough Treatment
A dry cough can become a very painful and annoying condition. Not only does it affect your daily output, it can affect others around you and prevent everyone from getting a good night's sleep. There are, however, plenty of home remedies available to you to help subdue the cough.
Got the Flu? 10 Tips to Ease Symptoms
Sick with the flu? WebMD offers 10 simple tips to ease your flu symptoms and get you back on your feet quickly.
Flu Treatment
WebMD explains how to treat flu symptoms - including what to take and what to avoid.
Symptoms & Complications of Influenza
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an illness caused by the influenza virus. It affects both mammals and birds. Influenza is very contagious and, depending on the strain, it can kill hundreds of thousands each year. Although there are vaccines for influenza, it does not protect people from all
Patients Get a Whiff of New Nasal Flu Vaccine
In the not-too-distant future, getting a flu vaccine may be as easy as breathing, according to new research.
Could That Cough Be Something Serious? When to See a Doctor
Most of the time you don't need to worry but there are some coughs that are serious. Find out when you should see your doctor for a cough.
Sore Throat
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of sore throat, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Has Swine Flu Peaked?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it’s too early to say that the current H1N1 pandemic has peaked.
Flu Shot Facts
The flu shot is a yearly vaccine given to prevent contracting the influenza virus. The vaccine is usually administered via a needle in the arm. The flu shot vaccinates against three strains of the virus that are most common. The flu shot is seasonal, typically given in the fall and winter because
How to Diagnose Ear Problems
There are numerous kinds of ear problems, the most common being pain, infection and build-up of excessive earwax. Ears are the organs responsible for receiving sounds and processing them so your brain can understand the processed signals, so anything that interferes with the function of your ears ca
Cold With Green Snot? Sorry, No Antibiotics
It's official: Antibiotics do more harm than good for people with common colds.
28 Pregnant Women Dead from H1N1 Swine Flu in U.S.
H1N1 swine flu has killed 28 pregnant women in the U.S., raising the level of concern among obstetricians and CDC investigators.
1 Million Swine Flu Cases in U.S.
Over 1 million Americans have had swine flu, the CDC estimates. Half those cases have been in New York City.
Cholesterol Blockage Common Symptoms
Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver and found in animal foods such as dairy products, meat and eggs. Cholesterol helps with the digestion of food, producing hormones and holding cells together, but too much in your blood can blockage, keeping you arteries from carrying blood and ox
Top 10 Questions About Colds
What causes the common cold? Why isn't there a vaccine to prevent it? Can a chill cause a cold? WebMD answers frequently asked questions about the common cold.
Putting Swine Flu in Perspective
Swine flu is big news, but are some people crossing the fine line between reasonable concern and unwarranted alarm?