An Expert Answers Your Questions About the Flu

General Health NEWS AND VIEWS October 15, 2008

Exclusive Interview with Debbie Phelps Check out Expert Eileen Bailey's exclusive interview with Debbie Phelps, mother of famed Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps. Answers To Your Questions About the Flu Flu vaccine, flu season, flu therapy -- whatever you wanted to know, Dr. James Thompson has helpful answers for you about the influenza.  Read more> This Week's News Holistic cures for cold and flu symptoms When cold and flu season strikes, many doctors find themselves on the front lines of infection.  Read more> Social class can affect cancer risk An analysis of more than 300,000 patients has found that social class may influence what type of cancer you're at risk for.  Read more> Some U.S. cereals more than half sugar: report Some breakfast cereals marketed to U.S. children are more than half sugar by weight and many get only fair scores on nutritional value, Consumer Reports said on Wednesday.  Read more> Big babies have a higher risk of breast cancer New research suggests that if you were longer or heavier than average at birth, you may be more likely to develop breast cancer in your lifetime.  Read more> Quiz of the Week The Truth About the Flu Vaccine Every year, flu vaccine are big news and given by doctors, pharmacies, even grocery stores! Do you need to get the facts straight before you agree to a flu shot? Take this quiz to get the info you need. This Week's Allergy Poll Are you allergic to latex? Your options are: Yes, severely allergic. Yes, mildly allergic. No. I'm not sure. News You Can Use The Health Insurance Dilemma - Part 1 My husband, an insurance broker, is for universal health insurance, which would make his job harder, but would level the playing field between corporate profit and the people who need help the most. Read more>

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