cold and flu

Americans spend over one billion dollars on cold and flu supplements, and other natural remedies for colds and the flu.

Which ones really work? Here's what alternative medicine experts have to say.

Cold and flu season is setting in and the close quarters of the workplace allow coworkers to easily trade germs.

Better Business Bureau recommends that business owners take a few simple steps to prevent illnesses from spreading and promote productivity throughout the workplace.

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(CV Technologies Inc.) Few OTC cold products for children have been clinically tested for safety and efficacy, contributing to 7,000 children being admitted to US emergency rooms for adverse reactions every year.

Canadian researchers are hoping to provide parents with a safe and reliable option, today launching a landmark multi-center pediatric clinical trial on a special children's formulation of the proven OTC cold and flu remedy COLD-FX. 500 children are being recruited.

This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb ginger—uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information.

Ginger is a tropical plant that has green-purple flowers and an aromatic underground stem (called a rhizome).

It is commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes.

Can a preschooler really learn ways to protect herself from cold and flu viruses?

Here’s what the experts had to say.

Procter & Gamble voluntarily has recalled one of its cold and flu medications because packages of blister packs labeled as child-resistant don't have child-resistant backing.

The common cold and flu (AP) -- both the seasonal and the new swine flu - are caused by different viruses but can have some similar symptoms, making them tough to tell apart.

In general, the flu is worse and symptoms are more intense....

Reality Check: Research confirms that a hot beverage can reduce congestion and other cold and flu symptoms.

Vicks Nursery 1 Gallon Vaporizer with Night-Light.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MedPage Today) -- Babies born during the fall months may be more likely to develop childhood asthma because of early exposure to cold and flu viruses, researchers found.