Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out if the bug you’ve got is a cold or the dreaded flu. Take our quiz to get a better idea of what might be ailing you.
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Choosing the Right Medication to Treat Your Flu
Behold the cold and flu aisle, stocked with products that promise to ease congestion, fevers and sore throats – but which will be the most effective for you?
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Quiz: Test Your Flu I.Q.
Influenza is a condition that affects young and old alike. But how much do you really know about the flu virus? Test your knowledge with this true or false quiz.
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The 5 Diseases That Should Scare You More Than Ebola
While Ebola is a concern, it is unlikely to become widespread in the United States. On the other hand, these five diseases closer to home should trouble you.
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Enterovirus D68: What You Need to Know
It starts off like the common cold, but unlike other viral illnesses, D68 is causing widespread hospitalization of children. Get more familiar with this rapidly spreading illness.
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Is It Just The Flu? 4 Signs You Should See a Doctor
The flu season is in full swing in the U.S., with activity reaching epidemic levels in most states. Most cold and flu symptoms subside within about two weeks with at home care…
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How to Ease Cold Symptoms at Home
Cold and flu season is here, so you might get your home ready with some simple cold remedies that can relieve your symptoms and get you on the road to rapid recovery….
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Health Brief: 4 Flu Prevention Misconceptions
When it comes to flu prevention, many of us believe in old wives’ tales and health myths. What we believe to be flu prevention tactics may not prevent flu at all, and some of these ideas may actually be harmful to our health!
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6 Flu-Fighting Foods and Drinks
What you eat and drink can impact flu prevention, ease symptoms and speed up recovery. Try these flu-fighting foods when you begin to feel sick.
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4 Signs You Are Too Sick To Work Out
For healthy individuals, moderate exercise may help you to fight off infections like cold and flu. But when you are getting sick or are currently infected with a cold or flu, should you continue to work out?
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