Zinc and vitamin C might offer relief (and maybe prevention), but you're better off focusing on a balanced diet.
This year's dose is about 50 percent effective against the predominant flu strain, vastly outperforming last year's formulation.
There's plenty of sound science behind the notion that chicken soup soothes the soul.
Beware: Bacteria lurking in your showerhead may give you a lung infection.
OTC medications don't effectively alleviate symptoms like a stuffy or runny nose, and may carry potentially dangerous side effects.
New "biomarker" can be used to indicate a person's susceptibility to flu viruses.
Practice good general health hygiene to not get sick or spread germs.
When someone is coming down with influenza, they should take care of themselves and stay at home, if possible.
As Duchess Kate battles this condition, questions arise about the difference between this and regular morning sickness.
