Have you ever noticed that some people tend to get sick all the time? Whereas other folks rarely even get the sniffles. And if they do catch a virus, they get over it quickly. Well, the [...]
Category: Immune Health
6 places where germs lurk at all times
Most microbes that cause colds, viruses, and infections actually prefer warmer temperatures. In fact, the only reason people tend to pick up more bugs in the winter is because they spend more [...]
What NASA astronauts are teaching us about our health
NASA’s space program has fascinated generations of Americans and inspired some super Hollywood films. But many don’t realize it’s also teaching us a lot about human health. For instance, we’re [...]
Busting the five biggest myths about fevers
February seems to be the time of the year when people are most vulnerable to catching a cold or the flu. And often, when someone comes down with one of these winter ailments, they also spike a [...]
One simple change reduces a child’s risk of anxiety, depression, and even cancer
“But baby, it’s cold outside…” A few weeks ago, this charming holiday classic was the latest target of the “politically correct police.” And, sadly, it seems more and more people are using these [...]
3 surprising ways to prevent the flu — without a useless vaccine
I recently came across a guide for doctors about how to identify and treat this year’s flu virus. And, as you might expect, the guide was full of propaganda about the completely useless flu [...]
Five surprising health benefits in just one glass of whiskey
One early fall day, a few years after I’d graduated from college, I attended a local alumni association meeting and heard a fellow alumnus make this toast: To that terrible Time of year Too warm [...]
Four tips to keep you healthy on your summer vacation
Good, old-fashioned hand-washing with plain soap and water is the best approach to fighting germs in your day-to-day life. But it isn’t nearly enough to kill the viruses commonly spread on cruise [...]
Why some people develop lifelong immunity from influenza
According to the CDC’s latest figures, more than 14,000 people have already gotten hit with the influenza virus this winter. But why is it some people seem to avoid it, year after year after [...]
Three real strategies for combatting the flu
The government keeps pushing its useless vaccines for the annual influenza virus, but the virus still makes its rounds, year after year. Faced with that grim reality, some researchers are looking [...]