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How to fight common wintertime respiratory viruses

In the throes of winter's yearly round of respiratory virus outbreaks, it pays to remember what Grandma told you.

Jan 27, 2025

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It's sick season. Here's how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV

In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness—flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds.

Jan 11, 2025

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Can vitamin C keep the common cold away?

Winter is flu and cold season. Will taking in more vitamin C keep you healthier and prevent illness?

Jan 6, 2025

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Does drinking milk really make congestion worse?

There is a long-standing belief that drinking milk when you're sick can worsen cold symptoms and increase mucus production. However, research suggests this belief is more related to perception than to actual effects on the ...

Jan 4, 2025

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What the color of your snot says about your immune health

Ever wondered why the color of your snot is different when you're sick? You're probably not the first person to ask this question.

Dec 25, 2024

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Does vitamin C help us when we're sick? A physician explains

Vitamin C supports our immune systems, helps our bodies heal wounds, protects our joints and contributes to collagen formation, the main protein in the body. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect your cells against ...

Nov 8, 2024

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Protecting the family from seasonal respiratory infections

Cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 all have one thing in common: They are respiratory infections that cause similar symptoms such as coughing, fever and fatigue. These illnesses can range from mild to severe, especially in people ...

Oct 23, 2024

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Is it a cold, flu or COVID? An expert helps you sort it out

It's that time of year when respiratory viruses start to circulate widely, but how can you tell the difference between the symptoms of a cold, the flu and COVID?

Sep 22, 2024

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Feeling judged by your doctor? You might be right

When an individual visits their doctor, they aren't supposed to keep secrets. Unless patients are forthcoming about their symptoms, behaviors, and health-related beliefs, it's hard for health care professionals to effectively ...

Aug 2, 2024

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