You are not passing the same virus back and forth even though it may seem you are. Wash your hands frequently and completely. Keep your fingers away from your mouth, especially after touching your eyes or nose. Drink plenty of water to keep nasal secretions thin and get adequate rest. These are your best defenses against another cold.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, other than skin cancer.
It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. This decline is probably the result of better detection and improved treatment. Treating Kids' Allergies Adults with allergies sometimes tough it out, if they know their allergy season is limited or if they feel they can handle the sniffles and runny eyes. But you can't take that same attitude with a child. Linda Villarosa is a senior editor at Essence magazine.