A tickle in your throat. A cloudy head. An achy body. Yep, you’re coming down with something. Again. The average adult gets three colds per year, each lasting an average of nine days, says Jane Sadler, M.D., a family practice physician at Baylor-Garland Hospital in Garland, Texas. But you don’t have to surrender. Here’s how to stop a cold before it takes hold — and feel better by tomorrow… @iBLONDEgenius

Nearly one in 10 babies were born addicted to drugs last year in southern Ohio’s Scioto County. Rehab admissions for prescription painkiller addictions were five times the national average. In a rare step, the health commissioner declared a public health emergency, something usually reserved for disease outbreaks. @iBLONDEgenius

December 26 is historically one of the most dangerous days of the year for people vulnerable to cardiac problems, including heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure. And many of these so-called Merry Christmas coronaries will hit people who didn’t even realize they were at risk when they unwrapped their gifts the day before. @iBLONDEgenius

This is a funny name for a medical problem, but it effects many athletic runners while training for marathons. Hit the jump to see the full article of a woman who was diagnosed with “dead-butt syndrome” and make sure you don’t have similar symptoms… @iBLONDEgenius

During the holidays, it’s easy to overindulge in all the yummy, home-cooked treats. But before you bite into that extra slice of pie, celebrity trainer Marco Borges hopes you’ll take his healthy tips to heart. Borges, who is responsible for sculpting the bodacious bods of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Beyonce, Shakira and Gwen Stefani, stopped by PopEater to give us a few tips on how to stay fit during the holidays. Read them after the jump… @ItsLukieBaby

When it seems as if the world is trying to get marijuana legalized, a doctor in Colorado goes and does something dumb; like prescribe it to a pregnant woman! Read the full story after the jump and find out why he may get his license revoked. @iBLONDEgenius