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12 Foods That Could Make Your Cold or Flu Worse
Worst foods to eat when you have a cold Prioritizing good nutrition daily is the best way to keep your immune system strong, ...
5 tips for getting through this year’s awful flu season
By some measures, this year’s flu season is the worst in 15 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ...
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CDC Highest Number of Flu Cases in 15 Years. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that flu cases in the United States this season are at their highest levels since the 2009–2010 swine flu. For the first time, the death rate for ...
Why is this year’s flu season so bad? Doctors weigh in on symptoms and prevention
Doctor visits for flu symptoms are at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Doctors discuss flu trends, symptoms and how to stay safe.
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Phenylephrine for Colds: Why It Doesn’t Work and What You Should Use Instead
Discover why oral phenylephrine in cold medicine is ineffective for relieving congestion. Learn which alternative treatments ...
Elderberry is touted as a natural cure for colds — does it really work?
While the research on elderberry’s impact on cold and flu symptoms is mixed, experts agree it likely offers some health ...
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As bird flu spreads across Delmarva, here's how you can keep yourself safe and more
The HPAI strain of bird flu is highly contagious and spreads through contact with infected birds or contaminated surfaces. People can protect their flocks by limiting contact with wild birds and ...
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COVID-19 more common than flu and RSV, causes more adverse outcomes, study on veterans shows
The 30-day risk of death during the 2022 to 2023 season was 1% in those with COVID-19, 0.7% in those with flu, and 0.7% in those with RSV. All mortality and hospitalization rates were similar in ...
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When Is Flu Season? Peak Months
Research has found that flu viruses spread efficiently in cold conditions. "The flu thrives in colder weather, so you will see it hit in areas of the country that have shorter summers and longer ...
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Decongestants and Antihistamines for Colds
This can result from a cold, the flu, or allergies, for example. A nasal decongestant helps reduce swelling in the blood vessels in your nose. This can ease the feeling of pressure in your nose ...
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Types of Flu
But sometimes, they can lead to serious illness and death. Flu vs. cold Cold and flu share similar symptoms, such as fever, body aches, weakness, tiredness, stuffy nose, and headache, making it ...
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How to differentiate between cold/flu symptoms and winter allergies
NEW YORK (WBNG) -- It is that time of the year when people are getting sick, but how do you know the difference between winter allergies and cold/flu-like symptoms? The Chief Medical Officer at ...