Colds
Souped up
The Best Things to Eat and Drink When You’re Sick and Feel Like Trash
Because you need energy to fight off a cold, the flu, and other gnarly bugs.
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD
Cold and Flu
I Don’t Feel Sick Anymore—But Is My Cold Still Contagious?
Asking just in case.
By Anna Borges
Health
No, Going Out In The Cold Doesn’t Make You Sick
You’ll catch your death out there—except not.
By Amanda Schupak
Food
Spike This Throat-Soothing Drink With Booze for a Perfect Pick-Me-Up
This tasty cocktail soothes sore throats -- with or without the booze.
By Marjorie Korn
Life
The Morning Scoop: 10 of the Grossest Things Found in Fast Food, Why We Really Sneeze and More!
Did you order a needle with that sandwich? No? Well apparently one customer got just that at a Subway restaurant. Before you indulge in your next fast food meal, browse this gallery first. [Hello Giggles] Check out why we really...
By Rachel Jacoby Zoldan
Health
Germ-phobic? Don't Worry, We've Paged Dr. Lodge!
SELF contributing expert Dr. Lodge, M.D., knows a thing or two about cold and flu season--to say the least. Your question this month? "When sick people say, 'I'm not on antibiotics, so I'm not that contagious,' is that true?"...
By SELF Staffers
Health
Hey, What's the Best Thing to Do for a Stuffy Nose?
Winter knock you off your game? You're not the only one. Thankfully, your favorite M.D., Dr. Lodge, is on the case. There's no secret formula, so you'll need to try treatments one a time to see what works for you....
By SELF Staffers
Health
Reader Question: Will Sanitizers and Sprays Keep Me Healthy This Winter?
Happy New Year, SELF readers! Here's hoping you're all starting 2013 out on a healthy and happy note. Of course, that's not the case for everyone: Cold and flu season usually peaks in January or February, and this year it's...
By Amanda MacMillan