Cold and flu season is here. It might be tempting to crawl in a hole until it passes, but most people have to work.
Archive for the ‘Health Conditions’ Category
Avoiding Illness at Work
Thursday, March 10th, 2011The Peak of Flu Season
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
The latest figures from the Center of Disease Control (CDC) estimates that we are at the peak of flu season.
FDA restricts the use of Avandia
Monday, October 4th, 2010
The diabetes drug Avandia has been removed from shelves due to a link to cardiovascular problems.
Could exercise give your career a boost?
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
One expert suggests that spending time at the gym could help you climb the corporate ladder to success.
How to prevent sports overuse injuries
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Ask any athlete what he or she fears the most and you’ll often get a common answer. It’s not the ruthless competition. It’s an injury that would sideline them from their favorite sport.
What is whooping cough, and how is it treated?
Friday, August 13th, 2010Whooping cough is a very contagious respiratory tract infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough starts out like a cold. A cough that may last up to six weeks or more is sometimes confused with asthma or bronchitis. Also known as pertussis, whooping cough tends to be most severe in infants and children. It sometimes leads to hospitalization or death.