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Decongestants & Antihistamines for The Common Cold
Newer antihistamines like fexofenadine (Allegra) and loratidine (Claritin) have not been shown to work for cold symptoms. A decongestant called phe...
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Is it a Common Cold or Allergies?
It's a question that puzzles lots of folks when those familiar symptoms hit: Is all that coughing and sneezing from a cold or hay fever? After a co...
Read moreZinc for Colds: Lozenges and Nasal Sprays
The research is also mixed as to whether taking zinc can help prevent colds. Researchers say zinc nasal sprays cause animals to lose their sense of...
Read moreCan I Exercise with a Cold or The Flu?
Some studies show that 'moderate intensity' exercise may cut down the number of colds you get. In one study in the American Journal of Medicine, wo...
Read moreCan Antibiotics Treat My Cold?
For example, they can treat bronchitis, pneumonia, strep throat, ear infection, and pinkeye -- as long as they're caused by bacteria. Sometimes, yo...
Read moreChildren and The Flu
It’s not always easy to tell if your child has the flu. Kids can spread the flu a day before their symptoms start, and 5-7 days after they get sick...
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Antibiotic Resistance
The longer and more often antibiotics are used, the less effective they are against those bacteria. Each year, an estimated 2 million people in the...
Read moreQuiz: Can Supplements Help Your Cholesterol?
Eating soy protein every day could help lower your bad cholesterol, or LDL, but only a little -- about 3%. There's not enough proof to show that fe...
Read moreFasting for Blood Tests
It's the morning of your bloodwork and your doctor said to fast before the test. Blood tests help doctors check for certain health problems and fin...
Read moreFood for Thought: Rickets on The Rise?
Rickets is a disease typically caused by vitamin D deficiency; the classic symptom is weakened or deformed bones. 'Throughout my pregnancy I read e...
Read moreFluorosis Overview
Fluorosis is a cosmetic condition that affects the teeth. The vast majority of cases are mild, and only about 2% are considered “moderate.” Less th...
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