Common Cold: How Close Are We To a Cure?
Each year, American parents hustle their kids to the doctor for 25 million disappointing -- and ineffective -- consultations. Why? They're looking for a cure for the common cold that's…
Kids & Ear Infections: When Are Antibiotics Necessary?
When a child complains of ear pain, many parents call their pediatrician’s offices, expecting to receive a prescription. But to protect your health, these days we pediatricians are more cautious…
Is the Inside of Your Car Making You Sick?
Far too many of us treat our cars like second homes: We eat, drink, spill things and create piles of clutter inside. But stop and think about it. When was…
Your Cold-fighting Grocery List: 7 Immunity-Boosting Foods
Dropping temperatures and sniffling neighbors can only mean one thing: Cold and flu season is in full swing. You already know to wash your hands religiously and get enough sleep,…
Cold and Flu Tactics That DON’T Work
Chicken soup? Check. Lots of rest? Double check. You have a plan when someone in your house comes down with a cold or flu. Some of the things you do…
Is Your Child Sick — or Faking It?
Maybe your son suddenly developed a stomachache on the day of the big quiz. Or your daughter has a mysterious cough after playing back-to-back soccer games yesterday. For whatever reason,…
Keep Houseguests Healthy and Happy
This year, when you're hosting parties and relatives during the holidays, there's an extra challenge to add to the mix: the risk of spreading cold and flu germs. While we…
10 Cold & Flu Kid-soothing Secrets
The average kid suffers through eight colds a year, which means that all parents become well versed in nursing a miserable, sniffling child back to health. That's why we turned…
Your Day-by-day Flu Guide
UPDATED JANUARY 29, 2018 The deadly 2018 influenza epidemic shows no signs of letting up. Hundreds of people in the United States have died this flu season, and the experts…
Spotting Your Child’s Cold Symptoms — at Any Age
When adults get hit with the flu, there's no mistaking it. You're feverish, your head feels stuffed up, and you ache everywhere. But with kids, the signs aren't always as…