Respiratory viruses like rhinovirus (the cause of the common cold), flu and SARS-CoV-2 make the rounds during the winter season, and many people claim to have a remedy to help illness pass quicker. But how much merit do these ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Do you drive with the window open? Sip coffee behind the wheel? Blast the car radio and sing along? Fidget and fuss in the driver's seat?
Jan 18, 2024
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The bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not properly dressed outside?
Jan 18, 2024
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Subfreezing temperatures will continue to plague much of the country this week, putting outdoor sports enthusiasts, football fans, unsheltered people and stranded motorists at increased risk of hypothermia and frostbite.
Jan 17, 2024
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According to Greek mythology, Zeus punished Prometheus for giving fire to humans. He chained Prometheus up and set an eagle to feast on his liver. Each night, the liver grew back and each day, the eagle returned for his feast. ...
Jan 17, 2024
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From frostbite to hypothermia, extremely cold can be dangerous. The cold can also affect your lungs.
Jan 16, 2024
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Weather forecasters may call it "white fluffy stuff." However, snow can be a bigger danger than many people may realize. According to the American Heart Association, research shows that the exertion of shoveling snow may ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Raghavan Varadarajan, Professor at the Molecular Biophysics Unit (MBU), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and collaborators have been working on developing a heat-tolerant vaccine ...
Jan 11, 2024
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When it comes to workout cool-downs, some people take the idea seriously by dunking themselves in an ice bath. Celebrities like Kim and Kourtney Kardashian and Drake tried this type of cold water therapy at a luxury wellness ...
Jan 3, 2024
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We know the importance of staying hydrated, especially in hot weather. But even for something as simple as a drink of water, conflicting advice and urban myths abound.
Jan 3, 2024
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