Eighteenth-­century mental institutions employed a tactic called the bain de surprise, suddenly dunking their patients in ...

Will vitamin C supplements do you any good and help with these conditions? Here’s what the evidence says – and what to look out for.

You can check if a medication is an NSAID by looking at the active ingredients on its drug facts label. It’s important to check with your doctor before taking medication for a cold or congestion if ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Families of missing adults gathered inside Jacksonville City Hall on Friday, sharing stories of loss, faith, and persistence as they marked the 16th annual Missing Adult Day. The ...

IF YOU END UP WITH A COLD BUT DON’T FEEL SICK ENOUGH TO GO TO THE DOCTOR, CONSUMER REPORTS CAN HELP. THERE ARE A FEW TRIED AND TRUE TO KICK THAT COLD FROM HOME. A RUNNY NOSE, SCRATCHY THROAT, AND DRY ...

Burlington will again open a low-barrier, extreme cold weather shelter Saturday and Sunday nights in response to "dangerously cold weather" forecasts. The Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center ...

Stay hydrated to help drain congestion and support recovery. Rest your body and mind to help fight the infection and recover energy. Using warm compresses or steam can relieve sinus and headache pain.

AUSTIN, Texas — A runny nose, scratchy throat, and deep cough can make even simple daily tasks feel miserable. While there’s no instant cure for the common cold, Consumer Reports says there are ...

Johnston County leaders are asking residents to conserve water starting Monday due to issues at a county water treatment facility caused by a weekend snowstorm across the state. According to Johnston ...

It’s been very cold lately, I think most of us would agree – in spite of the enigmatic people I see walking down the street wearing shorts. Most people get cold now and then, especially in the winter.

It’s dangerously cold outside, and the forecast calls for temperatures to remain low for the next week. Everyone needs to take precautions, especially older adults. In Successful Aging, we want to ...

You wake up with a stuffed nose and a scratchy throat. Or perhaps it’s body aches and a cough that won’t quit. All of these symptoms may point to one of the four respiratory bugs that typically ...