The dreaded winter cough. It’s a pain in the, ahem, chest. Count yourselves lucky if you and your family have escaped one of the many… Read more »

Hello, Winter! Hello, Cold! Hello, Snotty Nose! Hello, Sore Throat! We’ve all now (somewhat reluctantly) welcomed in winter…a season where some rather unwelcome guests find… Read more »

A cough occurs when the throat or airway has been irritated, usually by mucus or foreign particles such as dust or smoke. It is the… Read more »

Many people say “I’ve got the flu” when really they have a cold. While a bad cold can make you feel pretty miserable for a… Read more »

Chicken soup isn’t just good for the soul. A hot bowl of homemade chicken soup has long been regarded as a natural remedy for the… Read more »

Sore throatMost sore throats will not be helped by antibiotics whether they are an infection or not. Most sore throats are caused by a virus…. Read more »

Cold A cold is a viral infection that affects your nose, sinuses, throat and upper chest. It usually goes away by itself in 7 to… Read more »

Now we've officially hit winter, it's time to think about what you can do to protect yourself from winter illnesses. Read more »