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OTC Cough Medicines: What’s Your Best Choice?

Over-the-counter options range from syrups to pills, lozenges to menthol rubs — but medication isn’t always the best treatment

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What Happens When Your Body Has a Fever

When your body is fighting infection, your internal temperature rises as a defensive response

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What To Do for a Weak Immune System

If you’re getting four or more colds a year, your immune system might not be in its best shape

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November 27, 2024/Infectious Disease

Can Melatonin Help Treat COVID-19?

Studies have shown promising results, but additional research is needed

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Tips for Cleaning Up and Disinfecting After Norovirus

Use a bleach solution to sanitize surfaces like doorknobs, counters, toilets and light switches

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Battling Bronchitis? Try These Home Remedies

Simple solutions like adding moisture to the air and using nasal sprays can help ease your cough and other symptoms of the illness

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November 21, 2024/Infectious Disease

How Laryngitis and COVID-19 Can Impact Your Voice

Infection and inflammation can cause you to lose your voice and have other voice changes until you’re fully healed

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Having COVID-19 May Increase Your Risk of Depression

A COVID-19 infection can bring on depression or anxiety months after physical symptoms go away

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November 14, 2024/Infectious Disease

COVID-19 Variants: What’s New and Why We’re Still Concerned

Just like the flu, COVID-19 continues to evolve every year with new and smarter variants

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November 11, 2024/Infectious Disease

FLiRT COVID Variants: What To Know

The latest omicron subvariants carry specific mutations that may allow the SARS-CoV-2 virus to be better at evading immune protection

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