WebMD explains the causes of ear infections.

At least 20 people in the U.S. have been sickened by swine flu, by the CDC's latest count.

Tis the season to be sick. Many people are walking around suffering from symptoms of the common cold. However, there are many ways in which you can help combat these symptoms without purchasing medicines that make you groggy or sleepy. The tips below will not cure the incurable but will help spee

Colds are a common illness, with most people falling sick two or three times a year. They are usually caused by contagious viruses such as rhinoviruses, which produce symptoms such as chest and sinus congestion, headaches, runny nose and cough. The common cold is often confused with influenza, as ma

If you are considering getting a flu shot, you should know what the potential reactions are.

If you have ever had a dry cough, you know how aggravating it can be. You can cough repeatedly and unproductively, only making your throat sore and your voice hoarse. It is annoying to you (and everyone around you), especially at night when people are trying to sleep. A few simple solutions can help

If you have a chronic health condition like asthma or diabetes, you need to take extra care to protect yourself from swine flu. Here's how.

If you are pregnant and experiencing anything from a cold to the flu, you need to make sure the treatments you are using are 100 percent all-natural so they do not interrupt the normalcy that your baby is experiencing while inside the womb. This also goes for a cough, and there are many natural trea

Infection hits younger people more often, maybe because they mingle in larger groups, researcher suggests

If your toddler has come down with a cough, you will want to treat it whether it's a result of allergies, a cold or something more serious, such as pneumonia. If the cough is not treated, your toddler may have a hard time sleeping. Rest is important for your toddler to heal.

WebMD shares eight tips for natural home treatment of cold and flu symptoms.

A pill approved just last season for the treatment of the symptoms caused by the flu now also can also be used as an added protection against becoming infected by the flu virus, according to U.S. health authorities.

This year's flu season was scary. But it was only a tiny taste of what would happen if bird flu spread among humans -- something that fortunately has not happened yet.

Babies are at high risk for serious illness and complications from the flu. Find out why this happens, how the flu affects babies and what you can do to protect them.

Sleeping less than 7 hours may give you a threefold increased risk of catching a cold compared to getting at least 8 hours of sleep.

Chest congestion and sinusitis may have similar causes like viruses, bacterial infection, allergies, pollutants or asthma according to eHealthMD.com. They also may have completely different causes like lung cancer and nasal polyps. Congestion in the sternum can cause coughing, pain, and achiness. Wi

Many people choose not to have the influenza vaccine because of myths they believe about the disease or the vaccine. Myth: Influenza is a minor illness. Truth: Influenza and its complications cause about 20,000 deaths in the United States each year. Myth: The vaccine causes the flu. Truth: You ...

"I'm sick."schnupfen image by Silvia Bogdanski from Fotolia.comAccording to Mayo Clinic.com, there is no cure for the common cold. However, the cold has been around for centuries, as have the home remedies touted as antidotes. While there may be no cure, many remedies have stood the test...

A new preservative-free nasal spray may be a safe and soothing alternative for sensitive noses irritated by traditional nasal sprays.

Wondering what to eat when you have the flu? WebMD offers diet recommendations for soothing symptoms and boosting the immune system.