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February 24, 2021
Common Questions About the Common Cold
The average adult can have 2 to 3 colds per year, but is there anything you can do to make the common cold a less...
October 12, 2020
5 Ways to Protect Yourself From the Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses
It’s more important than ever to take steps to reduce your risk for respiratory illnesses like the flu, colds a...
September 11, 2020
How Long Does the Flu Last and Other Flu FAQs
Find out the truth about some common myths and misconceptions about influenza. If you feel like you’re coming d...
February 24, 2021
Common Questions About the Common Cold
October 12, 2020
5 Ways to Protect Yourself From the Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses
September 11, 2020
How Long Does the Flu Last and Other Flu FAQs
September 24, 2019
Is It the Stomach Flu or Food Poisoning?
Is your stomach pain from food poisoning or the stomach flu? It can be hard to tell, since both conditions share ...
July 31, 2019
Illnesses You Can Pick Up at the Beach
You know to watch out for stingrays and sharks, but do you know about the bacteria and viruses you might encounte...
November 1, 2018
Why Do Lonely People Die Younger?
It’s a scientific fact that points to a definite mind-body connection. Loneliness has become a public health ep...
October 3, 2018
The Pros and Cons of Antibiotics
When it comes to antibiotics, can too much of a good thing be harmful? Antibiotics are powerful drugs that help o...
March 22, 2018
What Does Heavy Drinking Do to Your Body?
You may have heard alcohol has some health benefits, but you should read this before you pick up your next drink....
September 7, 2017
Does Emergency Contraception Increase the Risk of Cancer?
Emergency contraception is available over-the-counter and is used by thousands of women each year. But does takin...
March 21, 2017
Everything You Need to Know About Blood Pressure
What does it mean to have a high or low blood pressure? How does your blood pressure impact your overall health? ...
January 31, 2017
Thyroid Problems: Fluctuating Weight, Hair Loss and More
A small, butterfly-shaped gland tucked right underneath your Adam’s apple can have a huge impact on your health...
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