What Causes Cold Chills?

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Cold Weather and ChillsWearing proper clothes in cold weather prevents chills.A chilled feeling results from exposure to cold weather or from a fever. Both of these causes can send the body to respond with goose bumps over the skin and shivering. Once the body no longer feels threatened...

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)-Credits

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AuthorColleen CroninEditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBAAssociate EditorTerrina VailPrimary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerW. David Colby, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious DiseaseLast UpdatedNovember 17, 2005 ...

How to Use a Neti Pot

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A neti pot is a device that can be used to help irrigate the sinuses when you have congestion or pressure from a cold or allergies. Find out what you need to know about neti pots - whether or not they work, how to use them and what they do.

Flu Season May Not Have Peaked: CDC

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This year's flu season is still bad, and it’s too soon to say whether it has peaked, officials from the CDC warned Friday.

Spike in Bacterial Infections With Swine Flu

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The CDC warns of a "worrisome spike" in severe bacterial infections complicating H1N1 swine flu cases. Those at risk -- including smokers -- should get the pneumococcal vaccine.

Ear Tubes

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Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ear tubes, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Should You Exercise When You’re Sick?

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When you get sick, do you wonder if you should exercise or not? It may depend on your illness and symptoms. Figure out how to know what to do.

The Ultimate "What to Do When You're Sick" List

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When you get sick, do you know what to do? About.com's Cold and Flu Expert gives you the complete list of what you can and can't do when you're sick.

Severe H1N1 Swine Flu Up in South

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H1N1 swine flu hospitalizations in Georgia have returned to October levels, triggering a nationwide CDC warning that too many at-risk people have not been vaccinated.

Influenza (Seasonal Flu)-Other Places To Get Help

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A list of resources for information on and treatment of influenza.

Swine Flu and Pregnancy

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The risks of swine flu in pregnant women are higher, but WebMD provides guidelines for preventing infection and what to do if you suspect you’ve been exposed to swine flu.

Natural Stomach Flu Virus Remedies for the Elderly

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The stomach flu, otherwise called Gastroenteritis, is a condition that can prove dangerous to the elderly. Symptoms associated with the condition include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and abdominal cramping. This condition can lead to dehydration, and the elderly, who have less efficient immune system

H1N1 Swine Flu Deadly to the Young

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H1N1 swine flu has turned flu death statistics upside down. Usually, 90% of flu deaths are in the elderly -- but some 90% of swine flu deaths have been under age 65.

How to Relieve Head Congestion

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Head congestion or nasal congestion may be caused by allergies, infection and sinus conditions. You will need to see your doctor for a check-up so he can determine the source of your head congestion and suggest a treatment plan. Your doctor may recommend further medical testing such as allergy testi

What Causes Mirages?

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RefractionLight travels in a straight line through both hot or cold air. But when there is an elevation in a steady temperature, the light will refract or bend, often following the path of the cooler air. The curve in the light, traveling from air to water, is what causes a mirage. Unlike...

Refrigerator Runs But Won't Get Cold

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Troubleshooting a refrigerator can be tricky business. These appliances sometimes stop cooling for various reasons. The compressor is the most serious of these problems because of the expense of replacing the part. But it is also one of the easiest cooling problems to diagnose, because you can hear

Herbal Treatment for Cough

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When you have a cough one of the first thing you may do is head off to the pharmacy for some cough syrup. Often, cough syrups purchased at the pharmacy are ineffective, and when they do work they have undesired side effects. Fortunately, there are many effective herbal treatments for cough you can u

What Is a Remedy for a Dry Cough?

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Dry coughs can be annoying, but also very debilitating. If you have an ongoing problem with a dry cough, which can last for weeks at a time, then you know that you plan your life around it, not wanting to get caught somewhere in public when the force of it begins. You can do many things to alleviate

Pregnancy Raises Swine Flu Death Risk

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CDC: Healthy pregnant women are at high risk of hospitalization and death from H1N1 swine flu. Tamiflu or Relenza is recommended for pregnant women with flu symptoms.

Senate Approves $8 Billion for Bird Flu Plan

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The Senate has approved $8 billion in new spending on bird flu preparedness.