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Cold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses

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July 17, 2026/Infectious Disease

How Viruses Spread: Understanding Transmission and Prevention

Your immune health, hygiene practices and behavior all influence how easy it is for a virus to take hold

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July 8, 2026/Exercise & Fitness

Should You Work Out When You’re Sick?

It depends on your symptoms and where you feel them in your body, but you may want to sit this one out

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July 6, 2026/Wellness

Sore Throat? Common Cold? Don’t Treat Them With Essential Oils

The safety risks outweigh any potential benefits these products may offer

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May 28, 2026/Digestive

How To Avoid Getting Norovirus

The virus that causes the so-called ‘stomach flu’ can cling to surfaces for days or even weeks

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Pharyngitis vs. Tonsillitis: What’s the Difference?

Both cause a painful sore throat, but they affect different parts and bring different symptoms

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Can You Get a Flu Shot if You’re Allergic to Eggs?

Current evidence and medical guidelines say the flu vaccine is safe, even for those with egg allergies

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When To Take Your Baby to the Hospital for RSV

Seek medical care if your little one is working hard to breathe or shows signs of dehydration

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How Cold Weather Can Weaken Your Immune System

Cold, wet conditions can weaken your immune system, which makes it easier for illnesses and infections to spread

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March 6, 2026/Children’s Health

Croup vs. RSV: How To Tell the Difference

Both respiratory illnesses cause coughing, but croup brings a distinctive ‘barking’ sound

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Why Do Atmospheric Changes Make Us More Vulnerable to Sickness?

OTC meds, rest, fluids and an anti-inflammatory diet can help you get through big and small weather changes

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