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Keeping your immune system healthy is a way to keep the flu bug away

Getting a good night's sleep and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are two ways to battle the flu bug, as its presence increases across the nation.

Jan 16, 2020

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How long are you contagious with gastro?

There's no way you'd want to go to work when you've got the telltale signs of gastro: nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea. But what about when you're feeling a bit better? When is it safe to be around colleagues, ...

Aug 27, 2018

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Best foods to eat when you have a stomach bug

Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, headache, muscle aches and sometimes fever. It's often called a stomach bug or the stomach flu, but it's not ...

Nov 30, 2023

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Germs spread fast at work, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—When someone comes to work sick, about half of the commonly touched surfaces in the office will become infected with the virus by lunchtime, according to a new study at the UA.

Jan 31, 2013

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Immune-boosting foods may add to flu defense

(HealthDay)—As U.S. health officials recommend flu shots and frequent hand washing for protection during this season's influenza outbreak, dietitians point to another significant defense weapon: healthy foods.

Jan 18, 2013

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Cold and flu sufferers should ease back into fitness routine

(HealthDay)—Although physical activity can help boost your immune system, people who are sick should tone down their workout or skip it altogether, experts advise.

Feb 20, 2013

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Stomach bug, the flu? Several Tennessee school systems shut

Several school systems around Tennessee have temporarily closed because a number of students and teachers have come down with the flu or a stomach bug.

Feb 7, 2017

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