Every year, approximately 200,000 people must be hospitalized due to the cold or flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. In fact, 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the seasonal influenza virus each year. Although...
With 62 million cases of the common cold occurring each year, chances are that you will catch at least one. Home remedies for the common cold include everything from chicken soup to high doses of herbs and vitamins, but doctors hold varying...
A bout with the common cold or flu is something you would surely like to avoid. You may try to eat a healthy diet and exercise, but sometimes you need a little more to protect yourself from these illnesses. Although no supplement has proven 100...
Defining a "cold" is difficult. Many symptoms of a cold, such as nasal congestion, fever, chills, sneezing, muscle ache and weakness are common symptoms of other conditions, like influenza, sinus infections and allergies. Technically, colds are...
Cold sores, also referred to as fever blisters, occur commonly on the lips and occasionally on the nostrils, chin or fingers. This condition is caused by exposure to the herpes simplex virus that is passed from person to person through kissing or...
Zinc has become a popular cold remedy, though medical studies do not consistently support zinc use for the common cold. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, "despite numerous, well-controlled trials, the efficacy of zinc lozenges in treating...
Cold sores on the mouth are caused by the herpes simplex virus and are very common. The sores, also sometimes called fever blisters, can tingle and hurt during a breakout, but within a week or so they begin to heal on their own. People who...
The herpes simplex virus type 1 infection causes cold sores, which are fluid-filled lesions occurring around the mouth. The virus lies dormant in the nerve cells of the skin and emerges randomly, typically near the original site of infection. Cold...
Your levels of vitamin D3, often referred to as the sunshine vitamin, remain heavily linked to your exposure to sunlight. Although you will find the nutrient in a number of foods, it is no coincidence that rates of colds increase during the winter...
A cold, the most common infectious disease in the world, can make you feel ill for about a week with symptoms that can include a tickle in the throat, a running or stuffy nose, cough, headache, mild fever, fatigue, muscle aches, loss of appetite...
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are growths that appear around the lips and result from infection with the herpes virus. The blister is likely to feel irritated and may itch. Although the herpes virus is incurable, there are steps you...
According to the Mayo Clinic, cold sores, also called fever blisters, form due to the herpes type 1 infection. Unfortunately, there is no way to quickly remove a cold sore. To help eliminate and prevent cold sores, you can supplement a specific...
Cold sores, often referred to as fever blisters, typically appear around the mouth and can cause pain and tingling. Cold sores are small and pus-filled and are caused by certain strains of the herpes virus. Once you develop a cold sore, you are...
Adults average one to three colds a year, and in the United States, 62 million cases of the common cold occur annually, notes the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Cold symptoms range from mildly irritating to disruptive, and...
Yoga is a wonderful practice for both mind and body. Regular practitioners report increased strength and improvements with issues such as depression as benefits of the practice. Increased flexibility and stress reduction are also benefits of...
In addition to providing intense flavor for food, garlic is often used as an herbal medicine. Up to 3.8 percent of the population in the U.S. reported using garlic as an herbal medicine, while a larger percentage--roughly 10.7 percent--of...
With all of the miraculous advances in the field of modern medicine, the common cold remains without a cure. Your best defense against the common cold is to minimize your risk of catching a cold-causing virus with good prevention techniques. If...
When everyone around you seems to have a runny nose and sore throat, it may seem inevitable that you will be the next one to catch a cold. Colds are highly contagious and are easily spread through bodily secretions when someone coughs or sneezes....
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 500,000 Americans experience their first episode of cold sores each year. From 20 to 40 percent of these people go on to develop recurrent episodes of cold sores. In such...
The common cold usually strikes in the winter months and is characterized by sneezing, coughing, a runny nose and a sore throat. Colds are causes by airborne viruses, usually rhinoviruses. You can help to prevent a cold by washing your hands...
The common cold affects almost everyone at least once a year. While most colds are not serious, they can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, with symptoms like a runny nose, cough or sore throat. Certain vitamins, in conjunction with other healthy...
Colds and flus typically affect a large proportion of the population each year, especially during the colder months. A runny nose, sore throat and a congested head typically are present with both ailments, with flu also typically providing...
Maintaining a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet can be important for a healthy body. The common cold occurs as a viral infection of your nose and throat. More than 100 viruses can lead to the common cold, according to MayoClinic.com. Therefore,...
The common cold is a ritual for most individuals, who usually get infected with it several times per year. Cough syrups, nasal decongestants and chicken soup are the typical remedies to ease symptoms. However, medications to prevent the common...
Colds are the most common illness, striking over one billion Americans a year. Sneezing, congestion, sore throats and excessive coughing take their toll on the respiratory system and make it hard to get sufficient sleep to recuperate. Combined...
Viruses cause colds, which are upper respiratory infections that irritate the nose and throat. Infants, who have undeveloped immune systems, are more susceptible to the disease than older children and adults. In fact, the Lucile Packard...
No one wants to catch a cold or flu. Both are contagious and you need to take steps to prevent infecting others if you are sick. This is especially important in your home where a cold or flu can just keep passing from one family member to another,...
A cold can cause a sore throat, runny nose and a fever -- thus, making you very uncomfortable. The foods you consume help in boosting your body's defense against germs, which can prevent you from being sick. Victor H. Lindlahr, author of "How to...
In the 1970s, a scientist named Linus Pauling stated that consuming at least 1,000 mg of vitamin C every day could prevent the common cold. Since that time, various studies have shown that vitamin C cannot actually prevent the onset of the common...
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