January is the month when millions of people make an effort to revamp their health habits. Coincidentally, it's also the month when many variants of cold and flu viruses - including sinus infections causes by bacteria -- rear their ugly heads. Now may be the perfect time to take stock of your health habits and see if they could use some minor modifications.
Here's a countdown of the seven worst offenses:
7) Going to Work Sick. According to the Harvard Business Review, "presenteeism," or...
Able to leap tall buildings bound to their victims. Able to travel up to 100 miles per hour in your sneeze. Too small to be seen by the... Read more »
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As parents, we know that little kids' hands always seem to wind up in their mouths or noses...or someone else's mouth or nose. That's why... Read more »
It’s hard to get through a winter without being struck by the common cold bug. When it hits you it seems to command all your attention... Read more »
There is no cure for the common cold, or so we've been told. But a recent study led by Sheldon Cohen of Carnegie Mellon University in... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The common cold generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The common cold (also called viral rhinitis) is a viral infection, characterized by nasal congestion, a clear, runny nose, sneezing, scratchy throat... Read more »
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What Is It? The common cold, also called viral rhinitis, is one of the most common infectious diseases in humans. The infection is usually mild and... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Colds and flus are NOT cured by antibiotics. Alternative Names Antibiotics - colds and flu Information Antibiotics will... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Salmonella enterocolitis is an infection in the lining of the small intestine caused by Salmonella bacteria.Alternative NamesSalmonellosis Causes,... Read more »
Antibiotics won’t help A cold is caused by a virus, not bacteria. Therefore, taking antibiotics, which kill bacteria, will not help you overcome a cold or prevent it from spreading to others. Misuse of antibiotics, in fact, is a major factor in...
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