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Newborns May Be In Risk Of Spreading Deadly Disease (VIDEO)

Erin Phillips — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:59:37 +0000

Everyone seems to be talking about this year’s flu numbers, but there is another sickness that is raising concern among newborns. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, attacks the lungs. Each year RSV causes up to 125,000 hospitalizations and more than 200 deaths in babies under age one. Doctor’s are saying that currently, they are [...]

5 Helpful Tips to Avoid Catching the Flu

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:35:36 +0000

Unless you’ve been hiding out under the covers shivering, nursing a fever and clutching your achy bones, you probably know this has been a brutal flu season.

What you may not know is there are measures you can take to avoid the flu -- and most of them are pretty darned simple. So, what are they?

Brace Yourself, the Flu Season Memes Are Here

Emerald Catron — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:25:22 +0000

It's that time of year, when you give everybody who coughs on the train a dirty look and tie your hands to your waist with elastic to keep from accidentally touching your face until you've had a chance to wash them under soap and water for at least three minutes. That's right. It's flu season. Here are some tips for coming out on the other side okay.

10 Foods to Help You Survive Cold Season

Ashley Womble — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:00:13 +0000

Chicken soup has long been a comfort for those feeling under the weather, but it isn’t the only dish known for its feel good factor.

FDA Says Flu Injector Devices Not Approved as Vaccines

Shauna Wright — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:59:07 +0000

Flu vaccines have always been dreaded by those who hate shots, but this year a company called PharmaJet introduced a device that uses “a high-pressure steam of liquid to pierce the skin and deliver the vaccine.” The needle-phobics rejoiced.

But now the FDA is saying, Not so fast.