Illness Videos

Influenza is highly contagious, and it is one of the most dangerous types of common viral infection. Discover how influenza can be spread by someone who has it one day before they even realize...

Seasonal allergies can cause runny noses, itchy noses, stuffy noses, itchy eyes, swollen eyes, asthma attacks and skin allergies. Find out how seasonal allergies can cause fluid secretion from the...

Ringworm and diaper rash are both caused by types of fungi, and ringworm can cause the spreading of a ring-like lesion with a clearing in the center. Find out how diaper rash can cause redness,...

Allergies to shellfish can cause stuffy noses, swollen lips, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain. Discover the life-threatening symptoms of shellfish allergies, such as anaphylaxis, with help...

Influenza is a specific family of viruses that affects birds and mammals, and it can lead to pneumonia, sinusitis and ear infection. Find out why it's impossible to develop a lifelong immunity to...

The best way to avoid sun poisoning is to avoid the sun during peak hours, be distrustful of cloud cover and cover up with shirts and hats. Discover how sun can bounce up off of reflective...

Lyme disease only exists in one species of tick, which is the deer tick, and this tick is usually brown or black. Find ways to look out for Lyme disease, or other tick-borne illnesses, with help...

The best way to disinfect for ringworm is to use special detergents that are intended to be used to kill fungi. Use an anti-fungal medicine to get rid of ringworm on the body with help from a...

Not all ticks transmit Lyme disease, and in fact, only one tick in North America transmits the disease, and that is the deer tick. Find out how to identify deer ticks by their black or brown...

The stomach flu is best treated through steady hydration, and children should be treated with specially-made rehydration solutions. Learn about ways to compensate for the vomiting that comes with...

A tick attaches to a host by brushing up against someone's body and using its legs to climb into a warm area before hooking on with their fangs. Discover how ticks can use saliva to form a type of...

Influenza is a viral illness, and the symptoms of influenza are very similar to other viral illnesses. Discover which tests are required to determine if a person has influenza with help from a...

In order to prevent a stomach flu, make sure to keep the hands washed and sanitized and avoid airborne particles from the person who has the flu. Wash the hands with antibacterial soap to prevent...

Getting rid of a headache means using pain-relieving medicines, such as acetaminophen, and making sure to get enough rest. Find out why children with headaches should not be given aspirin with...

Allergies, in whatever form they occur, are an immune-mediated condition, and the part of the immune system that causes allergies seems to evolve from fighting off parasites. Discover how...

Pet dander allergies can cause runny noses, itching, sneezing, swelling and nasal congestion. Discover how pet dander allergies can also cause asthma and fluid secretion from the lungs with help...

Happy now suffer later package.The longer the merrier, the more the agony! There's nothing quite like it the next morning you wake up ,except perhaps being flattened by a steamroller or stuck on a...

Some flu experts believe that cold drinks increase congestion, whereas warm drinks loosen secretions and are more flu-friendly. Try sipping a hot toddy before bed to help you sleep and clear your...

Streptococcus bacteria causes severe sore throat pain associated with strep throat. Strep is a common but serious bacteria that can spread to the heart valves if left untreated. Examining your...