Colleen and Bill discuss flu resistance, the effectiveness of flu drugs, and the impact stress has on your sex life.

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MUSC - Common Flu Strain Resistant to Popular Antiviral Drug

The fact that the flu season so far has been slow, and that other drugs work well against this particular flu virus, has health officials adopting a watchful attitude for now.

Health Line Today : Influenza Virus Vaccine

The influenza vaccine is given by injection to help prevent influenza (flu), particularly in people with compromised immune systems. The vaccine is altered yearly to correspond to mutations in the flu virus.

Health Line Today : Influenza

Prepare yourself to fight the flu. Each year the flu hits millions, sometimes lingering for days, sometimes weeks. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Homeopathic Remedies for Influenza

Influenza refers to many strains of viral illness that are more intense than a common cold, and typically include fever, muscle aching, headache, and fatigue.

MUSC - Managing Stress

The effects of emotional stress on the body:

Health Line Today : Stress

“Stressed out” is a common phrase these days. While some stress is healthy, unwanted stress can be harmful. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help reduce destructive stress:

Health Line Today : Stress Management Center

Better understand how these conditions impact your life and discover simple steps you can take to find mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Colleen and Dr. Moran talk about the increase of HIV cases in Washington, National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation, and the relationship between one’s weight and their life span.

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MUSC - HIV / Aids

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers.

Health Line Today: HIV and AIDS Support

Give your body a boost by focusing on fitness and choosing the right combination of foods and nutritional supplements. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today: Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - Injection

This medication is a vaccine used to prevent cervical cancer, genital warts, and abnormal tissue growth in the vagina/cervix that can lead to cancer in women. These conditions are commonly caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV).

MUSC - About Cancer

Cancer is a complex illness that requires clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory left is some general information about cancer, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Health Line Today: Cancer Health Center

Participate in your care and prevention—Learn more about cancer and how you may be able to lower your risk.

MUSC - Overview of Obesity

There are many medical conditions that are associated with obesity. Individuals who are obese are at risk of developing one or more of these serious medical conditions which impacts state of health and can lead to an early death.

Health Line Today: Weight Loss and Obesity

Get the skinny on weight loss. Discover what works for you to improve your chances of losing weight and keeping it off. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today: Weight Management Health Center

The road to success: choose the right diet for you, find your ideal weight, and discover helpful weight loss supplements to keep the pounds off once and for all.

Health Line Today: Food Groups and the Food Pyramid

The new USDA Food Pyramid is meant to be used in conjunction with the Web site (mypyramid.gov), where information about a person's age, gender, and physical activity level is used to calculate a personal recommendation for the amount of each food gro

The Nurse and a Doctor 2008 year in review continues with discussion of vitamin D deficiency and sun exposure, heart disease without the common signs, and suggestions that vaccines cause autism.

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MUSC - Health News :Most Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Lack Vitamin D

A deficit in vitamin D can lead to bone problems later in life, especially among those with type 1 diabetes. While vitamin D is usually gotten from exposure to sunlight or from the diet, researchers suggest that supplements are needed to boost vitamin D l

Health Line Today : A To Z Vitamin Guide

I’m healthy—why take vitamins? Which is the best form of calcium?

MUSC - Health Topic Library : Diagnosing and Evaluating Heart Disease

Diagnosing and evaluating heart disease in children can be complex and requires clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional.

Health Line Today : Cardiovascular Disease Overview

A heart-to-heart on cardiovascular disease: Make simple changes to help you beat the odds against heart disease, a leading cause of death. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

MUSC - For Your Child : Vaccine Link To Autism Refuted In Defining Report

A US government panel has concluded decisively that childhood vaccinations do not cause autism, according to a report issued recently

MUSC - Health Topic Library : Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines prevent these diseases. Most children who receive their shots will be protected during childhood. A combination vaccine is given to babies and children and provides protection against all three diseases.

Health Line Today : Autism or Kanner’s Syndrome

A child displaying odd behavior and impaired social skills may also be showing signs of autism. According to research or other evidence, the following steps may help parents deal with this disorder:

Colleen Corish and Bill Moran review the big health stories of 2008. Corish and Moran talk tainted tomatoes, healthcare reform in the new Obama administration, and cracking down on samples from pharmaceutical companies.

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MUSC - Health Topic Library : Salmonella Infections

Salmonella infections are diarrheal infections caused by the bacteria Salmonella. The Salmonella germ is actually a group of bacteria that can cause diarrheal illness in humans. There are many different kinds of Salmonella bacteria.

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Health Line Today : Bacterial Infection

Protect your body from infection—the invasion of microorganisms. The best defense? A strong immune system. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Homeopathic Remedies for Infection

Infection occurs when bacteria or viruses take hold in body tissues, and inflammation, swelling, fever, and other symptoms appear as the person’s immune system works to overcome them.

Our nurse and doctor chat about a highly resistant staff infection known as MRSA or a super bug. Find out what hospitals are doing to protect you from these types of skin infections while in the hospital.

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MUSC - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics.

MUSC - Health Topic Library :Hand Washing

Wash your hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and make sure everyone in your family does too, especially children.

MUSC - Health Topic Library : Anatomy of the Skin

The skin is the body's largest organ, covering the entire body. In addition to serving as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection, the skin also:

MUSC - Health Topic Library :Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a response to a staphylococcal infection and is characterized by peeling skin. The disease mostly affects infants, young children, and individuals with a depressed immune system or renal insufficiency. The disease c

Health Line Today : Skin Conditions

Go for a healthy glow—Treat conditions that affect your skin, and take steps to protect it.

Health Line Today : Infection

Protect your body from infection—the invasion of microorganisms. The best defense? A strong immune system. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Homeopathic Remedies for Infection

Infection occurs when bacteria or viruses take hold in body tissues, and inflammation, swelling, fever, and other symptoms appear as the person’s immune system works to overcome them.