As annoying as a cough can be, its a natural response to an irritant in your throat or airways. The irritant stimulates nerves that send a message to your brain; your brain then tells muscles in your ...

Think of your airway i.e. nose, throat, windpipe and small airways as a delicate filter and front-line defence. Studies show, tiny particles in polluted air especially PM2.5 penetrate deep into the ...

MARATHON, Wis. (WSAW) - With the bitter cold we are getting right now, the last thing you want is your heat to go out. That’s why taking adequate steps to stay warm is important. It is also important ...

That persistent winter cough seems to make an unwelcome return. Here’s a list of everyday foods, herbs, and home remedies that may help alleviate the symptoms of your winter cough. Garlic: Embracing ...

We’ve all been there. You’ve got a cold and cough, you’re feeling sick. But not sick enough to go to the doctor. Channel 9’s Deneige Broom shows us how to make that decision, along with a medicine ...

When you are outside, frostbite and hypothermia are possible so you need to protect yourself. Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Wear a hat. Try to stay dry and out of the wind.

You feel it before the alarm even goes off — that minor throat tingle mixed with the kind of fatigue that makes you want to stay under the covers forever. That’s when you know cold and flu season has ...

Cold weather. It can be detrimental to our overall health if we don’t take care of ourselves, but aside from the flu viruses we need to be mindful of, there’s another thing health experts urge you to ...