Depression Foods: Good Vs. Bad
Depression is a serious mental-health issue that will affect up to 6,5% of the population during their lifetime. Yes, the food you eat can either boost your mood or take you down the road of this life-sapping disease.
What Are The Benefits Of Honey When You're Recovering From Flu?
Plenty of supposed flu remedies do not actually work, but honey is an exception — with research showing that it can both help fight the flu virus and soothe your sore, coughing, throat.
Sweat Your Illness Away: Will Going To The Sauna Help You Prevent And Get Rid Of Cold Or Flu?
Saunas have many health benefits, but can they also reduce your risk of catching a cold or flu? And might a trip to the sauna relieve your symptoms when you are already ill?
Thyroid Cancer Therapy and Radioactive Iodine Put Others at Risk
The iodine quickly circulates to the thyroid gland, where is absorbed so it can kill both cancerous and healthy cells. The problem comes when patients have to answer the question, "Where can I go while I'm radioactive?"
Selenium and its Effect on Immune System, Neutrophils and Thyroid Gland
Selenium is involved in the biochemical aspects and regular functioning of many cells and tissues in the body. This essential element has been gaining importance owing to its role in the immune system in humans and animals.
Antibiotics Won't Help Cure Your Flu Or Cold: Here's Why You Shouldn't Ask For Them!
Antibiotics are real life-savers — but if we continue to abuse them, they won't be for much longer. Here's why you should never ask for antibiotics when dealing with a flu or the common cold.
How To Prevent Norovirus, The Most Common Cause Of Acute Gastroenteritis, This Winter
Norovirus is, in the best case, violently annoying. In the worst, it can kill. What can you do to protect yourself from this leading cause of gastroenteritis this winter?
Is Your Town In A Flu Zone?
In the United States, certain communities tend to be "hot spots" for influenza infections. People who don't live in these disadvantaged communities, however, are more likely to come down with the flu when the needs of the poor are neglected.
It's Not Too Late To Get Ready For Flu Season
The flu season has come down full force in the USA, but even if you can't get a flu shot, there are still things you can do to avoid catching flu. And if you have already come down with the virus, there are things you can do to get well faster.
What Can You Do To Prevent Catching A Common Cold?
Though most of us have two to three common colds every year, there are indeed things we can do to prevent them. What do you need to know to protect yourself and others?