News tagged with cold and flu

First study to reveal how paracetamol works could lead to less harmful pain relief medicines

Researchers at King's College London have discovered how one of the most common household painkillers works, which could pave the way for less harmful pain relief medications to be developed in the future.

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 22, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Catch the fever: It'll help you fight off infection

With cold and flu season almost here, the next time you're sick, think twice before taking something for your fever. That's because scientists have found more evidence that elevated body temperature helps certain types of ...

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Arm yourself against colds and flu this fall

The first few breezes of fall bring with them not only the promise of a welcome change in season, but also the threat of colds and flu.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study evaluates parents' reluctance to vaccinate asthmatic kids

Concern over vaccine safety is one of the primary factors preventing parents from having their asthmatic children vaccinated for influenza, or flu, according to Michigan researchers. Parents who do not vaccinate their children ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created May 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Babies born during high pollen and mold seasons have greater odds of wheezing by age two

Newborns whose first few months of life coincide with high pollen and mold seasons are at increased risk of developing early symptoms of asthma, suggests a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.

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created Feb 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Free antibiotics: The wrong prescription for cold and flu season

With an epidemic of antibiotic-resistant infections growing, experts are warning grocery-store pharmacies that antibiotics giveaways are an unhealthy promotional gimmick. If grocery stores want to help customers and save ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jan 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 5