common cold

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• May 27, 2013
  Preventing the Common Cold with Probiotics?

  Though prebiotics may be preferable, probiotics may reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infections.
• February 20, 2013
  Can Gargling Prevent The Common Cold?

  Gargling, as commonly practiced in Japan, can not only soothe a sore throat, but may even prevent one.
• February 18, 2013
  Are Cats or Dogs More Protective For Children’s Health?

  Sharing one's home with a cat or dog may decrease the risk of infectious diseases in children, including ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and gastroenteritis.
• June 26, 2012
  Chamomile Tea May Not Be Safe During Pregnancy

  For the same reason aspirin should be avoided in pregnancy, chamomile has such powerful anti-inflammatory properties that regular consumption may result in a serious fetal heart problem, premature..
• March 18, 2011
  Zinc Gel for Colds?

  Is zinc-containing nasal gel helpful, harmful, or just a waste of money?
• January 1, 2011
  Antioxidant Level Dynamics

  Using an argon laser to measure human antioxidant levels in real time, researchers uncover how fast stress can deplete the body and how slowly it takes to restore antioxidant levels
• November 25, 2010
  Sleep & Immunity

  Is the link between immune function and a good night's rest a myth?