Is it a cold or an allergy?
That first sneeze and sniffle prompts you to reach for a tissue. The second and third—perhaps fourth and fifth—may send you to the medicine chest for relief. But, is it a cold? Or is it a spring allergy?
Mar 30, 2023
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Infections: News and Research on Common Cold
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COVID or the common cold? What to do if you have symptoms this Christmas
There's a lot to be jolly about this Christmas. COVID has been significantly, although not completely, "defanged," thanks to vaccines and treatments. Christmas dos, nativity plays and New Years Eve parties are all back on ...
Dec 22, 2022
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Understanding your child's runny nose that just won't go away
Toddlers with runny noses are a common sight, but for many parents it may feel like this symptom never goes away. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine shares what you need to know about your child's seemingly perpetual ...
Dec 13, 2022
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Here's how to stay healthy as respiratory illnesses spread this holiday season
The holidays are back to their pre-pandemic glories, with the airline industry already expecting record-breaking travel days. But your loved ones aren't the only ones coming to town this season: A team of highly-contagious ...
Nov 22, 2022
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Can wet hair make you sick?
Your mom may have warned you that going outside with wet hair will make you sick. But is this just a superstition or can damp hair outdoors make you ill?
Oct 20, 2022
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Why has my cold dragged on so long? And how do I know when it's morphed into something more serious?
Common colds are caused by viruses. There are no effective cures, and antibiotics do not work on viruses, so treatment is targeted at managing the symptoms until your immune system has cleared the cold.
Sep 30, 2022
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Having kids around might shield you from severe COVID: Study
Folks with young kids at home may be less likely than others to develop severe COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Aug 1, 2022
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