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“Meanwhile, flu typically causes a sudden onset of fever, severe tiredness and weakness, muscle and joint aches, a headache, a dry cough, chills (feeling shivery and sweats), a loss of appetite and ...

Parents often worry if bananas worsen colds in children. Medical experts clarify that bananas do not increase mucus or ...

The original idea dates back centuries when people believed that colds were caused by low body temperature needing warmth (by eating food) and fevers by high temperatures needing cooling (achieved by ...

Florida reported 20 outbreaks of flu in 12 counties Jan. 4-10. What to know about symptoms, when to call a doctor.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Sara Ritchie about how to care for your child’s cold and cough. Dr. Ritchie is an ...

Trying to understand why the common cold hits some people hard – sometimes leading to serious medical complications – but ...

Elderberry supplements are often touted for immune support, but how might it help you fight infection or reduce inflammation.

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD Key Takeaways Zinc won’t prevent a cold, but it may help you recover faster ...

Cold air shrinks blood vessels fast, then warmer indoor heat expands them again, and this back and forth can make the head feel like it is pulsing under a hat. Some describe winter headaches as a slow ...