Diet plan for pregnant women Jul 29, 2010
URTIs include the common cold and sinus infections, which can lead to lower respiratory problems, such as asthma or pneumonia. Even though the majority of URTIs are uncomplicated colds, identifying ways to prevent their occurrence is important because colds are the most common reason for school and work absences. (India Times, India)
New Proteins That Regulate Blood Pressure, Flow Discovered Jul 28, 2010
19, 2008) Chicken soup, that popular home remedy for the common cold sometimes known as "Grandma's Penicillin," may have a new role alongside medication and other medical measures in fighting high blood. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Recipe for Longevity: No Smoking, Lots of Friends Jul 28, 2010
In one of the most famous experiments on health and social life, Sheldon Cohen at Carnegie Mellon University exposed hundreds of healthy volunteers to the common cold virus, then quarantined them for several days. Cohen showed that the study participants with more social connections and with more diverse social networks that is, with friends from a variety of social contexts, such as work, sports teams and church were less likely to develop a cold than the more socially isolated study... (Time.com)
Preventing the Flu with Black Elder... Jul 27, 2010
Although the stems are poisonous, a commercially prepared syrup made from cooked elderberries is a safe treatment for the common cold and several kinds of flu. Sources. (Suite101.com)
Emotions transmitted like viruses Jul 25, 2010
People can catch emotions the same way they catch the common cold, a Harvard University study has found. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, involved the analysis of data collected from 1880 people who lived in Framingham, Massachusetts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Nasal Zinc Gels May Be Associated With Loss of Sense of Smell, Study Finds Jul 22, 2010
"Intranasal zinc gluconate is a popular over-the-counter alternative therapy that is used for prophylaxis [prevention] and treatment of the common cold," the authors write as background information in the article. "The efficacy of this intervention is questionable, with a recent structured review demonstrating insufficient evidence to support any therapeutic effectiveness of zinc. Multiple randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials have found that intranasal zinc is ineffective in... (Science Daily)
Homeopathic Nasal Zinc Linked to Loss of Smell Jul 22, 2010
MONDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) -- To try and lessen the effects of the common cold, many people have turned to homeopathic remedies, including products containing zinc ... However, in a press release dated June 16, 2009, William J. Hemelt, acting president of Matrixx Initiatives, said, "It is well-understood in the medical and scientific communities that the most common cause of anosmia is the common cold, which Zicam Cold Remedy intranasal gel products are taken to treat." He said that,... (MEDLINEplus)
6th Whooping Cough Death Confirmed In Calif. Jul 21, 2010
A typical case may appear similar to a common cold for up to two weeks, followed by weeks or months of coughing fits that sometimes end with a whooping sound. Copyright 2010 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
Health Tip: Why Are My Eyes Red? Jul 21, 2010
Having an allergy or the common cold. Having foreign matter in the eye. (MEDLINEplus)
Transmission, Treatment, and Preven... Jul 20, 2010
As for the common cold, treatment attempts only reduce the symptoms rather than eradicate the virus. As there is a reduction in blood platelets, it is important to not use aspirin (that also reduces platelet numbers) for relieving the symptoms of this fever. (Suite101.com)
State health department urges whooping cough vaccines Jul 20, 2010
A typical case of whooping cough may appear similar to a common cold for up to two weeks, followed by weeks or months of rapid coughing fits that sometimes end with a whooping sound. Three whooping cough vaccines are administered to children 2 to 6 months of age, with boosters at 15 to 18 months and 4 to 6 years of age. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
How Human Immune Response to Virus Is Triggered at the Atomic Level Jul 16, 2010
The results could eventually lead to new therapies for many different kinds of viral infections, from the common cold to hepatitis and AIDS, according to Dr. Pingwei Li, Texas A&M University's department of biochemistry and biophysics. "This work provided insight into how our immune system recognizes viral RNA at the atomic level," Li said. (Science Daily)
Beekeepers sweeten the county with benefits Jul 16, 2010
Honey has been used as a home remedy for centuries to help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with a common cold and is a safe and wholesome food for older children and adults. Buying honey from a local beekeeper not only contributes to the local economy but helps in pollination in local farm products. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Spread the joy Jul 14, 2010
This is an important biological steroid that helps us cope with stress, but in excess, can compromise the immune system, leading to a greater tendency to catch the common cold, and one takes a longer time to recover from illnesses. Persistently high levels of circulating cortisol also predisposes to the development of diabetes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Taiwan Food: Traditional Drinks and... Jul 14, 2010
Taiwan Food: Traditional Drinks and Desserts. Taiwan Food: Traditional Drinks and Desserts. (Suite101.com)
Boral shareholders can be forgiven for feeling a sense of deja vu. Jul 12, 2010
The University of Newcastle is still the biggest shareholder in the company, which is well advanced on its phase two trial applications with the US Food and Drug Administration for research into using the common cold virus to kill a range of cancers. A US competitor, BioVex, is using a modified herpes virus to the same ends. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Blogging the Periodic Table Jul 10, 2010
It's one thing to prey on people with an element like zincwhich doesn't cure the common cold (sorry) but which, when it fails, does little harm. But to sell gullible people vanadium for diabetes (or selenium for AIDS), sometimes in lieu of standard treatmentsthat's pretty low. (Slate)
Understanding the Symptoms and Trea... Jul 6, 2010
Understanding the Symptoms and Treatment of Depression. Understanding the Symptoms and Treatment of Depression. (Suite101.com)
Tema vaccinates 29,520 people against H1N1 Jul 3, 2010
He said the influenza is caused by a virus that affects the respiratory system, noting that it spreads through coughs and sneezes, as well as by touching contaminated surfaces, Its symptoms, he said, include headache, catarrh, body ache, common cold with cough, fever, general weakness, sore throat, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhoea, among others. He advised the public to regularly wash their hands with soap and water as a measure to prevent the spread of the disease. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Whooping cough epidemic hits California Jul 2, 2010
People often do not realize they have whooping cough, as the symptoms are similar to those of a common cold: runny nose, sneezing, low-grade fever and coughing. But unlike a cold, pertussis is bacterial, not viral. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Vaccination of H1N1 2009 in Accra Metropolis to end on July 30 Jul 1, 2010
H1N1 is caused by a virus that affects the respiratory system and spreads through coughs and sneezes or by touching contaminated surfaces, The symptoms include common cold with cough, sore throat, fever, catarrh, general weakness, body ache, headache, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhoea. It may also lead to severe pneumonia with difficulty in breathing, rapid breathing and chest pain. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Relieve Digestion and Respiratory C... Jun 26, 2010
Relieve Digestion and Respiratory Conditions with Ginger. Relieve Digestion and Respiratory Conditions with Ginger. (Suite101.com)
Children's Health Jun 21, 2010
A cure for the common cold has eluded scientists since the dawn of mankind. Every morning, Christy Farley rises from bed and feels relieved. (CNN -- Health)
From the cheap seats Jun 20, 2010
On a two party-preferred basis, apparently both of them were trailing the common cold. How far the cherry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Health Tip: Why People Get Ear Infections Jun 18, 2010
A sinus infection or the common cold. Allergies. (MEDLINEplus)
Panel nixes idea to spay/neuter animals, release back into wild Jun 9, 2010
MistressofNature wrote on Jun 7, 2010 1:34 PM:" Wanna talk about kids - why do they shut down day cares because kids are spreading ring worm, lice, swine virus, common cold, other types of flu's. Hmmm and what about those teenagers, do you know that 3 in 5 carry some sort of std. Now, I bet you think they got it from animals and you would be wrong. ". misshoneybee wrote on Jun 7, 2010 1:33 PM:" Set one kid with ringworm loose in daycare and see how many kids end up with it. I have seen a kid get... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
HEALTH AWARENESS: Talk to Your Doctor if You Have Frequent and Persistent Heartburn (1) Jun 6, 2010
9 percent), common cold (1. 9 percent), vomiting (1. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
3-year-old battles vision-threatening cancer May 24, 2010
"Sunshine said her daughter is doing pretty well, all things considered.For a 3-year-old, said her mother, she's got more courage than a lot of adults. "For the rest of us, it has been a little mixture of everybody being completely and utterly scared and dumbfounded because she has never really been sick except for the common cold. I honestly still don't know how to explain how I feel. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Doctor explains how stress, diet, lack of sleep affect immunities May 22, 2010
The Common Cold There still is no cure for the common cold, but a strong immune system can help prevent you from catching one. An overactive immune system is useless against the modern strains of colds, so the best way to avoid it is still keeping your immunities strong. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Man-made Genetic Instructions Yield Living Cells for the First Time May 22, 2010
"We have ongoing funding from [the National Institutes of Health] in a program with Novartis to use these new synthetic DNA tools to perhaps make the flu vaccine you might get next year," Venter said, as well as to develop for viruses that had previously eluded treatment because of their ability to rapidly mutate, such as rhinovirus (the common cold) and HIV (AIDS). And the researchers hope to tinker with the at least 2 million base pairs of an algae genome to help it more efficiently turn... (Scientific American)
Viralytics considers phase II US trial May 13, 2010
Cavatak (coxsackievirus A21), which is Viralytics' lead product, is a common cold virus that pre-clinical research indicates can preferentially infect and kill cancer cells. The FDA will review Viralytics' proposed phase II clinical trial and its supporting data, the manufacturing and process controls that will be used to produce the clinical batch of Cavatak, and phase I clinical data accumulated to date. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mosquito Mythbusting: Which Repellants Work? May 6, 2010
According to lore, the pungent-smelling plant can do everything from cure the common cold to help determine a baby's sex to ward off witches. Related. (ABC News)
Commentary suggests alternatives to routine use of OTC cold/cough meds in children May 2, 2010
According to the commentary, OTC cough/cold medications are commonly used in young children, to provide relief of symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections, including acute otitis media, the common cold, and rhinosinusitis. The Sloan Survey, a random telephone survey of medication use, reported on prescription and OTC medication use by 2,857 children under 12 years old, between 1998 and 2007 in the 48 contiguous United States. (EurekAlert!)
Sex is good for your health Apr 30, 2010
Increases immunity Regular lovemaking increases the level of the immune-boosting antibody immunoglobulin A (IgA), which in turn makes your body stronger against illnesses like the common cold and fever. Reduces stress Stressed out with work or family problems. (India Times, India)
Cigarette Warnings: Is Bigger Better? Apr 29, 2010
Oh, by the way - we know what causes the common cold. Does that mean we have a cure for the common cold. (CBS News -- Health)
Obesity Is Contagious, Study Finds Apr 29, 2010
The study's authors suggest that obesity isn't just spreading; rather, it may be contagious between people, like a common cold. Researchers from Harvard and the University of California, San Diego, reviewed a database of 12,067 densely interconnected people that is, a group that included many families and friends who had all participated in a major American heart study between 1971 and 2003. (Time.com)
Croup in a Child Apr 28, 2010
Common cold symptoms. Croup tends to affect 1 to 3 year old children more severely. (Suite101.com)
State Capitol week in review Apr 21, 2010
One of the ingredients, pseudoephedrine, is found in common cold medications. The consumers name goes into a computer data base so law enforcement authorities can track suspicious purchases, such as a person going all over town buying up the maximum allowable quantity of cold medication. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Routine Lifting May Not Be as Bad for Your Back as Thought, Research Suggests Apr 21, 2010
(July 23, 2007) Back pain is the number one cause of worker-compensation complaints, second only to the common cold in causing lost workdays. Employers and regulators have pushed training programs to teach specific. (Science Daily)
Novel Strategy for Generating Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Clinical Use Is Safe and Efficient, Study Finds Apr 20, 2010
29, 2009) Famous for its antioxidant properties and role in tissue repair, vitamin C is touted as beneficial for illnesses ranging from the common cold to cancer and perhaps even for slowing the aging process. . (Science Daily)
Most meth labs now go from cars to roadside Apr 16, 2010
States like Tennessee had seen a decrease in meth-related arrests and lab discoveries after passing laws cracking down on consumer access to ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, the decongestants found in common cold medicines ... States like Tennessee had seen a decrease in meth-related arrests and lab discoveries after passing laws cracking down on consumer access to ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, the decongestants found in common cold medicines. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Don't swallow the hype on dietary supplements Apr 13, 2010
3 million due to their bogus claims that Airborne could prevent or treat the common cold ... But exceeding the daily requirement for vitamin C does nothing but produce urine rich in vitamin C, despite claims to the contrary (I knew Linus Pauling and greatly respected his work - except for his obsession with vitamin C. I've read one study claiming that megadoses of vitamin C reduce the period of the common cold by one to two days). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Southampton scientists begin Phase II patient trial for new asthma treatment Apr 9, 2010
Professor Ratko Djukanovic, a clinical respiratory specialist at the University's School of Medicine and Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and Director of the Southampton Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, explains: "When common cold or flu viruses spread from the nose and throat to the chest of asthma patients, they can cause a rapid deterioration in their health. Our scientists in Southampton, led by the team of Professor Donna Davies, have found in laboratory-based tests that the... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Turn a clean home into a healthy home Apr 5, 2010
But did you know that even the tidiest of homes can play host to troublesome germs and allergens, which can lead to endless sniffles or the common cold. "That's because your hands are actually the dirtiest surface in your house, and you're responsible for spreading those germs every time you touch the handles, faucets, railings, light switches and microwave buttons," says cleaning expert Don Aslett, author of more than 40 home care books, including the best-selling Clutter's Last Stand. (WSFA.com, AL)
Hamner made his legend in lab, with N.C. Biotech Center Mar 30, 2010
For the past 45 years, Hamner has been involved in several significant medical breakthroughs around delivering babies, organ transplants and even fighting the common cold. But you won t find his name in many history books. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Exploring Echinacea's Enigmatic Origins Mar 28, 2010
(June 26, 2007) Echinacea, the most popular herbal supplement in the United States, cuts the chances of catching the common cold by 58 percent and reduces the duration of the common cold by 1. 4 days, according to a. (Science Daily)
Health bill unclear on ill children Mar 27, 2010
" Parents whose kids are turned down by an insurer would still have a fallback under the law, even without a regulatory fix. They could seek coverage through an insurance pool for people who can't obtain coverage. The federal government will support the pool with $5 billion. It's not known how many children are currently denied coverage because of pre-existing conditions. But it's a common complaint. Click for related contentToby Serrano, an auto mechanic in Denver, has been trying... (MSNBC -- Health)
Breaking News: Whooping Cough warning following ice hockey finals in Utica, March 12-13 Mar 27, 2010
Initially, symptoms resemble that of the common cold, including sneezing, runny nose, low-grade fever and a mild cough. Within two weeks the cough may become more severe and be followed by episodes of numerous rapid coughs followed by a crowing or high-pitched whoop. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Allergies can have many causes Mar 27, 2010
Published: Friday, March 26, 2010 11:07 PM CDT Headaches, sore throats and sneezing sound like the common cold, but year-round symptoms could be the sign of allergies. Lifestyle, career and recreational activities can be seriously affected if allergic reactions to usually harmless substances are ignored. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Ariz. non-profit clinics brace for fund cuts Mar 24, 2010
Most patients there on Monday had routine needs, such as eye exams, treatment for the flu or common cold, and vaccinations. "I don't know where else I would have gone," said Marina Romero-Torres, who brought in her 11-day-old daughter, Sarai Torres, for a checkup. (AZCentral -- News)
Tips from the journals of the American Society for Microbiology Mar 24, 2010
Are Hand Sanitizers Better than Handwashing Against the Common Cold ... Rhinovirus is the known cause of approximately 30 to 35% of common cold cases in adults. (EurekAlert!)
Sanitizers better than handwashing Mar 24, 2010
Researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville and Dial Corporation, Scottsdale, Arizona found sanitizers containing both ethanol and organic acids were significantly more effective in removing rhinovirus, the known cause of approximately 30 to 35 per cent of common cold cases in adults ... For reprint rights: Hand sanitizers containing ethanol have been proven to work better against the common cold than washing hands with soap and water in a new study. (India Times, India)
Top 5 Health & Fitness Apps Mar 22, 2010
WebMD Mobile offers a vast library of medical information about everything from common cold symptoms to how to identify pills. Having a reference tool without needing Internet access is useful, especially when you just need a quick fact like a drug interaction warning. (IGN Wireless Games)
The Truth about Vitamin C Mar 19, 2010
According to , there is no evidence that supports the facts that Vitamin C treats or prevents the common cold. Every individual is different when it comes to the effects of Vitamin C.. (Suite101.com)
Alliums can be staples for the gardener chef Mar 18, 2010
Enthusiasts claim they can help cure ailments ranging from intestinal parasites to the common cold. Allowing the plants to "bolt" or produce flower stalks can adversely alter their flavor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Washington, D.C. School Confirms 3 Cases of Scarlet Fever Mar 18, 2010
It's contagious just like the common cold is contagious," Dr. Lee Beers, a pediatrician at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C, said. "It tends to be a rash over most of your body red or sandpaper feeling rash. You often have other symptoms as well as a fever, sore throat and sometimes a stomach ache and headache. (Fox News)
Flu Symptoms and Treatment Mar 15, 2010
Perhaps many would dismiss such symptoms as resembling nothing more than a common cold. But there is something far more sinister and nasty than the common cold, which many individuals get every year in every nation on earth - the flu. (Suite101.com)
Vitamin D Lifts Mood During Cold Weather Months, Researchers Say Mar 9, 2010
(June 28, 2005) Whether vitamin C has an effect on the common cold has been a subject of controversy for at least 60 years. An article published in PLoS Medicine analyzes what the evidence. (Science Daily)
Bell's Palsy Symptoms and Treatment... Mar 6, 2010
The cause of Bell s Palsy is unknown, but researchers suspect viral infections like the common cold sore virus (herpes simplex) cause inflammation and pressure on the nerve, according to the NINDS.. Palsy symptoms vary by individual and may include. (Suite101.com)
Health Tip: If You Have Nasal Congestion Mar 5, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Nasal congestion, often called a stuffy nose, can be caused by a bacterial infection or virus, allergies or the common cold. The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests how to help clear nasal congestion. (MEDLINEplus)
Deadline given for non-prescription ephedrine ban Mar 4, 2010
Sudafed PE is used to treat nasal congestion and sinus pressure caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. The city administrator admits he was confused about Sudafed s products when the change in city ordinance was first considered. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
H1N1: Swine Flu Mar 4, 2010
However, handwashing is a indispensable tool for preventing a vast array of other illness such as the common cold, staff infections, and stomach viruses. J. Lester Feder. (Suite101.com)
Government panel: All should get seasonal flu shot each year Feb 26, 2010
The common cold and flu -- both the seasonal and the new swine flu -- are caused by different viruses but can have some similar symptoms, making them tough to tell apart. In general, the flu is worse and symptoms are more intense. (USA Today -- News)
Owensville Officials to Consider Pseudoephedrine Law Feb 26, 2010
They make you feel like a criminal for getting some relief for the common cold and/or allergies. This is the only decongestant that actually works for me. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
When the Best Medication for Kids Is No Medication at All Feb 26, 2010
Dr. Thomas Schwenk, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan medical school, said parents persist with their child's doctor when they're looking to heal their ailing child from the common cold. "Most of the time when patients ask for antibiotics, it is simply their way of asking for help," said Schwenk. (ABC News)
