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?
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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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What's the difference between 'man flu' and flu? Hint: Men may not be exaggerating
The term "man flu" takes a humorous poke at men with minor respiratory infections, such as colds, who supposedly exaggerate their symptoms.
Jul 11, 2024
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Tips to staying germ-free at the gym
Going to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says.
Jul 4, 2024
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Rain doesn't have to mean a washout
With all the rain of late, many people may be wondering if it's safe to embrace the weather and indulge in activities like playing or exercising in the rain.
Jun 27, 2024
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