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All-Natural Cold & Cough Remedies
It's miserable to watch your child suffer through the six to 10 colds she's likely to catch this year. And to make matters worse, experts now say that kids under 6 shouldn't use over-the-counter cold and cough medicine because of potentially dangerous side effects. So what's a concerned parent to do? We asked experts to tell us how to help fend off germs in the first place and how to help her feel better fast if she does get sick.
12 Cold & Flu Myths
...As cold and flu season wears on, it's pretty likely you or someone in your family have played host... and the common cold are caused by different viruses. So a cold can't really "morph" into the flu. If you or your... feel. But, generally, the flu is worse than a cold, with more intense symptoms such as fever, body...
How Bad Is That Cough? 7 Bad Coughs to Worry About
Isn't it amazing how many tissues and bowls of soup your family can go through in one season? Don't assume, though, that your child's cough is simply a cold it might be something more serious. Here's when to worry and what to do.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
10 Reasons to Call the Doctor Now
Is your child sick enough for a late-night call to the pediatrician? If you're really worried about your child, it's always better to call -- pediatricians expect to be awakened in the middle of the night. In fact, doctors say that many parents don't recognize some of the most serious medical situations. Here are the top 10 symptoms pediatricians want you to call about right away.
Must-Know Flu Fighters
...The flu is a respiratory infection of the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs caused by any... of Americans each year during flu season, which typically runs from November through March. Influenza is highly... catch the flu by breathing in virus-carrying droplets that have been sneezed or coughed by an infected...
Quiz: Test Your Cold and Flu IQ
The chances are good that your little one will catch at least one cold this winter. But how much do you know about preventing and shortening them? Take our quiz and find out.
Your Guide to Baby Colds
The average cold can last up to 10 days -- that's a long time of not feeling well for a baby! Here's how to survive and make the little one feel better, too.
Colds: The Basics
Colds are triggered by a variety of viruses. In fact, more than 200 viruses, all highly contagious, are suspected of triggering the combination of symptoms -- achiness, congestion, coughing and sniffles -- that define a cold.
Ovulation Predictor
Getting pregnant should be simple, right? So why does conception practically require a Blackberry to schedule? Simplify the situation with our free ovulation calendar, which tells you when you're most likely to get pregnant.
Cold Complications
The same viruses that cause a stuffy nose can infect other areas of the body -- or reduce your child's immunity and pave the way for a secondary bacterial infection.
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
Health 101: Rotavirus & Stomach Flu
...Officially called gastroenteritis, stomach flu is an infection of the digestive system... -- and is totally unrelated to the regular flu (influenza), which affects the respiratory system. Stomach flu... is the second most common illness kids get, after respiratory infections like colds. Although unpleasant...
