Understanding Bird Flu

You've probably heard the recent scare in the media about avian flu, also known as bird flu, and may be wondering if you or your family members are at risk. Here is some information that will help in understanding avian or bird flu.

What is avian or bird flu?

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Home Remedies For Flu

Influenza or most commonly know as "the flu" or "grippe" is cause by a virus that infects the upper respiratory tract. There are two types of influenza,...more

Detecting Flu Viruses

In most cases, a doctor can diagnosis the flu is based on symptoms, especially when these symptoms occur during the peak flu season. But sometimes your doctor may want to perform an influenza rapid diagnostic test to be sure the influenza virus is responsible for your symptoms and not another...more

HIV/AIDS and the Flu

If you or a loved one has HIV/ AIDS, you may know how hard it is to prevent viral infections such as the flu. In addition, flu complications such as pneumonia can deteriorate the body's already compromised immune system.
To stay well and avoid flu and flu complications, it's important...more

What to Eat When You Have the Flu

If you're suffering with the flu, you may be wondering if there's a flu diet. After all, you've heard the adage "starve a fever, and feed a cold." But what do you eat when you have both fever and cold-like symptoms that come with the flu?

Today, more than ever, we're aware of the healing...more