They can feel similar, but the differences matter — especially if you’re at higher risk for complications
Properly prepared, elderberries can be a safe and healthy part of a balanced diet — just steer clear of supplements
‘Walking pneumonia’ is milder and doesn’t always require medication — but it’s also highly contagious
Doctors say that vaccination is an effective way to guard against influenza — and that it cannot give you the virus
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They’re viral cousins, but enteroviruses are more likely to cause serious illness
This fruit has clear nutritional benefits — but there’s little evidence it can prevent or treat illness
Follow these tips, like hand washing and self-care, to keep illness at bay as you celebrate the season
Honey can help make a sore throat more bearable by tamping down inflammation and coating your throat
Honey can help relieve a cough by lowering inflammation in your airways and loosening up mucus
If you have other cold and flu symptoms, it’s probably not strep
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