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Hot drinks help ease colds and flu: study

December 17, 2008

Having a hot drink may help reduce the symptoms of common colds and flu, a new study suggests. According to a press release from Cardiff University's Common Cold Centre, researchers first recruited 30 volunteers with common cold symptoms. They then compared the effects of consuming a hot serving of a commercially produced apple and blackcurrant drink to consuming the drink at room temperature. The investigators found that drinking a simple hot drink of the fruit beverage provided immediate and s... Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

It’s flu season again, have you had the vaccine?

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

October is the beginning of flu season and medical offices, hospitals and clinics, schools and... Read more »

Don't Forget About Your Seasonal Flu Vaccine

By Beth McNamara , Health Expert

...We're all in an uproar about H1N1, a.k.a the Swine Flu, a.k.a The Hinee Flu (spoken phonetically... Read more »

Colds and Asthma

By Fred Little , Health Expert

...child-care setting. People typically start with a runny nose, a scratchy throat, and can feel... Read more »

It's cold outside, so is this a cold or an allergy?

By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

...a wonderful holiday. As it is the cold and flu season, I am frequently asked how you can... Read more »

Should I Work Out If I Have a Cold?

By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...infections to be circulating. Moreover, it is also flu season. Many wonder whether it is safe to... Read more »

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Health Guide

What is Swine Flu and other Frequently Asked Questions

What is swine flu?As its name suggest, swine flu is a type of flu virus that usually only affects pigs. Four different swine flu strains commonly circulate among pigs, and the animals get sick but... Read more »

Asthmatics Should Be Cautious of Swine Flu

April 28, 2009MILWAUKEE – As news of the swine flu situation develops, it is important for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions to be aware of the basic facts about influenza and how... Read more »

Parainfluenza

...Symptoms Symptoms vary depending on the type of infection. Cold-like symptoms consisting of a runny nose and mild cough are common. Life-threatening respiratory symptoms can be seen in young... Read more »

Seven Tips For Preparing For Spring Allergy Season

Most people can hardly wait for the arrival of spring, following the cough, cold and flu season, cold weather and being cooped up indoors from the cold. But along with the warm weather comes the... Read more »

Parainfluenza

Parainfluenza viruses cause upper and lower respiratory infections. Causes, incidence, and risk factors There are four types of Parainfluenza virus, all of which can... Read more »

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Pulmicort Turbuhaler Precautions and Side Effects

...upset stomach, nausea, voice changes, runny nose, flu-like symptoms, or back pain may also... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some stuffy nosed mice may help doctors treat humans with sinus conditions. An estimated 31 million Americans suffer with... Read summary »

Protecting Newborns from the Flu

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The most effective way to protect newborn babies from the flu virus may be to vaccinate new mothers and other family members... Read summary »

Flu Shot Reduces Blood Clots

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Half-Dose Flu Shot

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