What’s actually getting you sick when it’s cold out, according to a doctor — and the old wives’ tale to ignore
With cold and flu season well underway, this old wives’ tale may be ringing in your ears. But one internal medicine physician ...
Local doctors on how cold weather contributes to spread of flu and other viruses
Local doctors say respiratory virus season is in full swing, particularly for the flu. Several factors, including cold weather, are potentially contributing to the spread. Here are tips from doctors t ...
Medical Mysteries: Her maddening cough had an unexpected cause
Violin teacher Constance Meyer’s chronic hacking cough was driving other people crazy. The mother of a new student figured ...
Bundle up! The science behind why you get sick more easily in cold weather
WRAL Health Reporter Grace Hayba shares why layering up could actually help keep you out of the doctor's office.
Why is this year’s flu season so bad? Doctors weigh in on symptoms and prevention
Doctor visits and hospitalizations for flu have hit a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Experts discuss influenza ...
Flu cases peak in North Carolina as February sees highest number of infections
As temperatures drop this time of year, many people start to get sick. News 12 has more on what doctors are seeing this season.I spoke with an infectious diseas ...
Is yellow mucus a sign you're healing? What your mucus color says about your health
This cold and flu season, you may be looking for clues you're getting better anywhere you can find them, even in the color of ...
Do I have a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV? Signs and symptoms of each this winter
Respiratory syncytial virus is a common, highly contagious illness that often causes mild upper respiratory symptoms, akin to a cold. In babies, particularly those with tiny airways, RSV can cause the ...
Flu levels remain high in Tennessee. Talk to your doctor about the vaccine. | Opinion
One simple conversation with your doctor about the flu vaccine could be the key to a healthier season for you and your loved ...
‘Everybody is getting sick.’ Flu is on the rise in Florida — and here’s what doctors say
Norovirus is commonly referred to as the stomach flu, stomach bug or as the “cruise ship virus” because it’s often the cause ...
Video: Doctor explains how cold weather increases your risk of getting sick
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