Vitamin C may help shorten how long cold symptoms last and their severity when used before cold symptoms start, but not after a cold begins.

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If you are hoping it can get too cold for ticks to survive in Pennsylvania this winter, the answer may disappoint you.

Tea can’t cure a cold, but it may help you feel better and ease symptoms. You can try green, Echinacea, elderberry, chamomile, lemon, or ginger tea.

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As flu season peaks, and with several other illnesses going around, here's how to stay safe and healthy this season in ...

Reheating leftovers might seem harmless, but some everyday foods can become dangerous if not stored and reheated properly. Here’s what food safety experts say you need to know.