Psychology & Psychiatry

Why normalising illness would make it easier to cope with

Why are we so shocked when we, or someone we know, becomes ill? Why are many people scared of illness and unable to support their loved ones when illness strikes? And why do so many people still think "it won't happen to ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Home remedies: a case of the common cold

The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). It's usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Children younger than six are at greatest risk of colds, but healthy adults ...

Health

Debunking winter weather myths

(HealthDay)—A hot toddy may seem like a good way to stay toasty on a freezing day because it makes blood rush to your skin's surface. But drinking alcohol actually speeds heat loss, according to experts.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

The nose knows – even newborns get viruses

Almost one in five babies has a respiratory virus in their first month of life, research shows, but many do not exhibit signs of illness.

Immunology

Warmer body temperature puts the heat on the common cold

A new Yale study reveals how body temperature affects the immune system's response to the common cold virus. The research, published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, may provide additional strategies ...

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