Come winter, and there’s a rise in flus and lung diseases. Young people, who have a healthy immunity system, are still able to recover from these. But for the elderly, especially those above 60, flus ...

The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s. But some health experts are ...

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“Viruses can survive and circulate more easily in the cold, dry air and we also spend more time indoors which increases close contact and transmission,” explains Agathou. “Cold air can also reduce the ...

WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing flu cases this week. “The colder weather is here and so ...

A primary care doctor shares her personal strategies for staving off viruses and keeping her immune system strong during cold ...

Her advice extends beyond the kitchen. “Upper respiratory viruses, which are common in the winter, can live on anything that ...

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As flu season approaches, understanding the differences between the flu and a common cold is crucial for effective treatment ...

The idea that you can get the flu from the flu vaccine is a long-standing fallacy. Here’s what to tell someone who thinks ...