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Flu Season: A Timeline for the Start, Peak and End

It typically starts in October and winds down in early spring, with cases at their highest in the middle of winter

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Tamiflu: When It Can Help and What To Know About Taking It

This antiviral medication can help curb symptoms and may shorten recovery time

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What To Eat and Drink When You Have the Flu

Hydrating and focusing on nutrient-rich foods are key for recovery

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Can You Die From the Flu? What To Know About Severe Influenza

Life-threatening complications include sepsis, stroke, pneumonia and more

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Why Is Everybody Getting Sick?

From poor hand hygiene and ventilation issues to contaminated food, many factors can make infectious diseases spread quickly

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July 8, 2026/Exercise & Fitness

Should You Work Out When You’re Sick?

It depends on your symptoms and where you feel them in your body, but you may want to sit this one out

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July 6, 2026/Wellness

Sore Throat? Common Cold? Don’t Treat Them With Essential Oils

The safety risks outweigh any potential benefits these products may offer

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May 28, 2026/Digestive

How To Avoid Getting Norovirus

The virus that causes the so-called ‘stomach flu’ can cling to surfaces for days or even weeks

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Pharyngitis vs. Tonsillitis: What’s the Difference?

Both cause a painful sore throat, but they affect different parts and bring different symptoms

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Can You Get a Flu Shot if You’re Allergic to Eggs?

Current evidence and medical guidelines say the flu vaccine is safe, even for those with egg allergies

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