We don’t fully understand how cleanliness impacts immune system development, but we do know that preventing illness is important
This vital nutrient supports your health, but its role in COVID-19 prevention and treatment isn’t proven
Taking proper precautions can protect you against Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses
If you have a weakened immune system, your risk for getting shingles a second or third time increases
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Tetanus is easy to prevent but tough to treat — vaccines are your best defense
You might feel like men exaggerate their symptoms when they’re sick — but research suggests the struggle might be real
Germs spread quickly and easily, so covering your face, washing your hands and avoiding close contact are key
Both are respiratory infections, but bronchitis affects your bronchial tubes, while pneumonia affects the air sacs in your lungs
You can catch this highly contagious virus through contaminated food, water, droplets and more
The risk of infection makes fast and thorough treatment critical
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