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 ...
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 ...
Everyone's sick this winter. What’s up with flu, norovirus, RSV and COVID?
Experts say this is the worst flu season in the U.S. in more than a decade and cases are still trending up. Flu infections ...
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 ...
Doctor explains how cold weather increases your risk of getting sick
Cold, dry air can trigger asthma and negatively affect heart health. People with asthma may start coughing or wheezing more.
Am I sick with the flu, COVID or RSV? What to know about symptoms and when to see your doctor
Says a pediatric infectious disease physician, “Our expectation is that we’re going to have several more weeks yet of a lot ...
6 Drinks You Can Easily DIY at Home When You’re Sick With a Cold
Staying hydrated when you're sick, so if you're trying to figure what to drink when you have a cold, look no further. Our ...
‘Everybody is getting sick.’ Flu is on the rise in Florida — and here’s what doctors say
Some years are worse than others and this year is a worse flu season, although it’s a better COVID season,” said Mary Jo Trepka, an infectious disease epidemiologist at Florida International ...
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People Are Using Elderberries to Cure the Cold and Flu — but Does It Actually Work?
Elderberry syrups and gummies have been popular with content creators in recent years, as a home remedy for the cold or flu.
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11 Wellness Editor-Backed Hacks for Surviving Cold and Flu Season
As we make our way though cold and flu season, this is what we're doing to protect our health and avoid getting sick.
Mom was right: How bundling up in the cold helps protect your health
Science supports mom's advice to bundle up in the cold. A study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology shows that ...