Despite the encouragement of healthcare providers to get the vaccination, a large part of the public is skeptical about the benefit of the vaccine, fearing side effects such as achiness or swelling at the site of the shot or the purported link between vaccines and autism. Instead of listening to hearsay, here’s what the research has to say.
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Over the past decade, there has been a lot of news coverage on superbugs that have made their way to North America and pose threats to the health of the general public. While many of the superbugs have only affected a small number of people, some of them are highly dangerous and many can cause […]
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It’s healthy to examine what’s left behind in your tissue because it can be a good indication of your overall health. Not only the color, but also the texture of your mucus (or snot, if you prefer) can tell you if you’re coming down with a common cold, a fungal sinus infection, or even worse.
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The temptation to shed our winter hats, scarves, mittens, and even coats can swiftly leave us vulnerable to a chill that turns into a case of the sniffles. It’s quite common after a warm spell for everyone around us to suddenly fall sick. Fortunately, these nine effective approaches may save you from an early spring illness.
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Winter—along with the treacherous road conditions, icy sidewalks, and killer icicles from above, there are some seriously nasty and notorious flu strains running rampant. According to infectious disease specialists at Cleveland’s University Hospitals Case Medical Center, the following forms of influenza (a type of highly contagious pathogen that strikes the respiratory system), bacterial infections, and […]
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We’ve all done it before, tried to power through with our everyday activities while sick. It never works and more often than not, just prolongs the illness. Here are 9 of the most common foolish mistakes made by sick people.
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