Prevention Archive

Breastfeeding moms often worry about vaccines and their babies' safety. Explore how flu shots and nasal spray immunizations fit into postpartum protection.

Mild sinus or ear infections don't necessarily mean delaying vaccination. Learn when to wait on your flu shot and how fast protection builds.

Soil, water, and food processing can all introduce Listeria into everyday foods. Learn who is most vulnerable and how to reduce risk.

Recurring white patches or odd tastes in the mouth can signal yeast infection known as thrush. Yeast overgrowth may be tied to dentures, antibiotics, or immune problems.

Mouth yeast infections sometimes extend beyond the tongue. But could thrush be responsible for throat irritation, swallowing trouble, and a stubborn cough?

Cold germs can leap from one person to the next in more ways than you might think. Learn the everyday habits that increase spread.

Periodontal (gum) disease is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, possibly because gum disease can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation that damages blood vessels.

Having a persistent illness is challenging. It means having to make changes and adjustments to accommodate your needs, but it does not have to mean giving up on everything you enjoy.

Daily nasal irrigation (nasal rinses) may reduce symptom severity and the duration of a cold. It can also relieve the congestion caused by sinus infections and allergies. By means of a squeeze bottle, neti pot, or battery-powered system, saline is inserted into one nostril and flows out the other.