Cold and Flu

Which types of public places are especially likely to harbor cold and flu germs? Check out this list.

Kids spread germs like it’s their job. But with these habits and a little fun, they can help themselves stay well.

Snot, mucus, phlegm -- call it what you want, it’s still gross. It also means your body is keeping you healthy.

A flu shot protects you and the people around you from getting seriously sick. Find out when, where, and why you should get vaccinated.

Avoid getting sick with tips from people whose jobs put them around a lot of germs

Do you know the difference between a cold and the flu?

Arm yourself with these helpful facts to stay healthy all year long.

While some precautions can help you stay healthy, others are a waste of time.

Even without a flu shot, you can still do something to protect yourself.

Everyone around you sniffling and sneezing? Take heart, there's still time for flu prevention!

Is there any truth to the belief that men handle having a cold differently than women?

Are you up at night coughing because of a cold or flu? Find out how to soothe your nighttime cough.

During cold and flu season, use this list to help keep key areas in your home clean. It could help you avoid catching a cold or getting the flu.

Use these tips to stop the spread of colds or the flu when someone in your house gets sick.

Survival strategies if you can't stay in bed and rest while you're sick with a cold.

Simple home remedies can be all you need to relieve mild to moderate flu symptoms. Try these 10 natural remedies for flu.

Some people never seem to get sick. What are they doing that the rest of us aren’t? WebMD spills their secrets.

Mom has a lot of advice when it comes to cold and flu. WebMD lets you know what she's right about.

Too stuffy to sleep? WebMD offers 6 tips to help you breathe easier and sleep better when you’re sick.

If your immune system is weak due to illness, chemotherapy, HIV, or for other reasons, use these tips to take care of yourself so you stay as healthy as possible. WebMD tells you how.

Don’t let those sniffles and sneezes turn into a nasty cold. WebMD shows you how to fight back.

Snuggle up! Getting enough sleep can help your beauty routine when you have a cold.

Reasons why your cough persists (conditions that cause chronic cough) and what you may be doing to impede healing (lifestyle habits).

Tips for relieving your nighttime cough and getting the sleep you need.

How can you figure out what’s causing your sore throat?