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Secret Weapon Kitchen Staples To Power Up Your Immune System
March 22, 2025, 12:55 am EDT
Get ahead of cold and flu season with these surprising grocery staples that experts swear by to keep your immune system strong and ready to fight.
Finally, Here’s Why We Get More Colds and Flu When It’s Cold
March 22, 2025, 12:40 am EDT
The nose has special cells that send out swarms of tiny fluid-filled sacs that attack invading viruses. But colder temperatures can cut that immune response by almost half.
Tips For Staying Healthy During Thanksgiving Travel
March 22, 2025, 12:33 am EDT
It’s one of the busiest travel periods of the year. That means you’re on the go – but you also could be exposing yourself and your family to many types of crowded indoor environments – and that could lead to illness. Take care of yourself with these tips:
5 Places You’re Most Likely To Get Sick
March 22, 2025, 12:32 am EDT
Flu season continues, so it’s important to know where your risk of contracting respiratory infections may be higher.
Here’s What To Do If You Think You Have The Flu
March 22, 2025, 12:32 am EDT
If you’re feeling sick and think it may be the flu, here’s what you should know.
Essential Tips To Avoid Respiratory Risks After A Hurricane
March 15, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
After a hurricane, it’s not just the damage you need to worry about: Bacteria, mold and airborne toxins could be putting your respiratory health at risk.
Can Chicken Soup Really Help When You’re Sick?
February 19, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Science says that chicken soup is indeed a good remedy for the cold and flu, and could be helpful with many other illnesses. It all has to do with the herbs, spices and umami flavor of the soup.
The Cold, Hard Truth About Wet Hair In Winter
February 19, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Let’s bust a winter myth: Can stepping outside with wet hair really make you sick? Smart habits and hair dryers might be the key to staying healthy this winter.
Beware The Sneaky Sickness Lurking In Your Humidifier
February 13, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Could your trusty winter humidifier be the culprit behind unexplained fever, cough and fatigue?
Warming Weather Is Spiking Valley Fever Cases
January 29, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Valley fever - an infection fueled by heat, dust and weather patterns - is surging across the United States, posing a growing threat in regions far beyond its traditional hotspots.