On precautionary measures to take while taking care of babies who are down with cold, Mathew-Akinsiku said that for newborns, breastfeeding exclusively if possible, would protect the baby. It gives antibodies that fight germs; if you bottle-feed your baby, sterilize the bottles. Keep formula or expressed breast milk in the refrigerator until you need it.…

It is the rainy season and it is important that parents guard their toddlers and children from cold. Cold is a common disease, especially among children and can be deadly in its severe state...

A lot of times, people find it difficult to tell the difference between a common cold and an allergy because they usually start out with similar symptoms. Here are some pointers to help you clearly differentiate between the two. Clear Mucus At first, in both cases, mucus is usually clear. However, in the case of…

Taking extra vitamin D can protect against colds, flu and other respiratory infections, said a study Thursday which reopened a debate on the usefulness of over-the-counter supplements.