Most people know that the flu can kill. Indeed, the so-called Spanish flu killed 50 million people in 1918—more than were killed in the first world war. But what about the common cold? Can you really catch your death?
Dec 23, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Many people rely on chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the warm broth brings relief.
Dec 26, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Reducing stress could cut your risk of allergy and asthma symptoms during the holidays.
Dec 16, 2018
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You wake up with a runny nose and, come to think of it, you've been sneezing more than usual. It feels like the start of a cold but it's October – the start of hay fever season – so what is the more likely affiliation?
Oct 29, 2018
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As temperatures drop and the sniffles start, take hope; research published this summer suggests a new approach to protect ourselves from the common cold. By analysing changes to the make-up and types of cellular fat molecules ...
Oct 24, 2018
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It's peak flu season. You're cold, rugged up and squashed on public transport or in the lift at work. You hear a hacking cough, or feel the droplets of a sneeze land on your neck. Will this turn into your third cold this ...
Aug 10, 2018
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Last week, I had a shocking cold. Blocked nose, sore throat, and feeling poorly. This made me think about the countless vitamins and supplements on the market that promise to ease symptoms of a cold, help you recover faster, ...
Aug 6, 2018
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Most adults get around two to three colds a year, and children get even more. In terms of the flu, there are around 3-5 million severe cases of influenza worldwide each year and 290,000 to 650,000 deaths.
Jul 23, 2018
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(HealthDay)—It's a miserable feeling—you're exhausted, your throat hurts, and you're achy and feverish. But is it a cold or the flu?
Dec 30, 2016
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Cold season may be just behind us, but a new discovery may shed light on how this common condition triggers asthma attacks. In a new research report published in the June 2014 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, researchers ...
Jun 2, 2014
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