Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to public health. Resistance makes it harder for physicians to treat infections and can increase the chance patients will die from an infection. What is more, the treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections poses a huge cost to health-care systems. Patients have to stay in the hospital for longer and doctors […]
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Many of us have heard: “Don’t go outside without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being cold isn’t why you get a cold. But it is true that cold weather makes it easier to get the cold or flu. […]
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To help parents determine whether their child is suffering from the common cold or something more serious like RSV, here’s a breakdown of what each virus is, including their symptoms and treatments, and the biggest difference between the two…
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A runny nose is an uncomfortable symptom that can occur for a variety of different reasons. Follow along as we outline a few home remedies that can effectively treat a runny nose.
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Common colds are caused by viruses. There are no effective cures, and antibiotics do not work on viruses, so treatment is targeted at managing the symptoms until your immune system has cleared the cold. So why might someone go to a doctor at all for a cold? Well, occasionally a cold might turn into something […]
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Ever wondered why brain freeze happens? We look into answering this question by looking into the science behind brain freeze, the common symptoms, causes, treatment options, and some prevention tips…
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