We all know the basics of avoiding winter bugs, but science is uncovering lesser-known tricks that make a real difference ...

Beyond getting vaccinated against the flu, you can take a number of simple precautions to reduce your chances of catching the ...

The flu season is shaping up to be a bad one this year. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting sick over the holidays.

If you haven't gotten your annual flu shot yet, there is still time. Infections are expected to surge nationwide among ...

Of course, he says, keeping your immunity up is as much about the things you don’t do as the things you do. Dodging a cold can be pretty challenging when you’re working in an office. As soon as one ...

Don’t let your vacation go to ship. Cruises are a popular travel option thanks to endless entertainment options, bottomless buffets and easy movement from port to port — but they can also be hotbeds ...

You’ll have the time of your life on a cruise — unless you end up getting sick. Whether it’s a bad cold you catch or you get seasick for the first time, you want to do everything possible to avoid ...

With cold and flu season underway, one would hope others would be considerate enough to cough and sneeze into the crook of their elbow, slowing down the spread of contagious droplets into the air ...

Safe Food Queensland said if you chuck the leftovers into the freezer instead of the fridge, it can last for "up to a month".

Any college student knows close contact isn’t really optional. While most of these illnesses aren’t life-threatening, they cause students to be miserable and miss school. “College is such a great ...

With the arrival of fall, leaves are changing, temperatures are falling, and excitement is filling the air as the holiday season approaches. On campus, though, as more activities move indoors and ...