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Common Cold

Mushrooms growing from the compost at the base of zucchini plants. Katy used mushroom compost, which probably explains the mushrooms growing here. (Photo credit Katy Camp, CBS 11 News)

Finding Flu-Fighting Foods

They’re not on the level of hand-washing and flu vaccinations, but there are some foods that can boost your immunity to help you fight the flu.

2013/01/11

A maid makes the bed in a hotel room. (credit: Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images)

Study: Pack Sanitizer Before Checking In To Hotels

If your summer vacation plans include a hotel stay, you may want to pack an extra supply of hand sanitizer—and maybe even some disinfecting wipes.

2012/06/18

A man covers his face while sneezing in a garden. (credit: Getty Images/Jim Watson/AFP)

Doctors: Mild Winter Equals Severe Allergy Season

Maybe it hit you over the weekend or perhaps a few weeks ago regardless, if you’re itching, sneezing, have a runny nose and watery eyes — you’re not alone. Medical experts say the mild winter means allergies are and will be much worse this year.

2012/04/24

Boxes of over-the-counter cold medication are shown. (credit: Craig Mitchelldyer/Getty Images)

FDA Cracks Down On Untested Cold Medicines

The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it will remove roughly 500 unapproved cold and allergy medications from the market as part of an ongoing crackdown on ineffective prescription drugs.

CBSDFW.COM–2011/03/02