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Flu Fraud

Don't Buy These OTC Flu Meds, FDA Warns

The agency is issuing an alert.

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Middle aged man coughing outside
Hack Job

5 Reasons Your Cough Is Lingering

A doctor says one of these could be the culprit.

Sick ill man looking for medicines at pharmacy shelf
Sick ill man looking for medicines at pharmacy shelf
Pill Piles

FDA Is Asking You Not to Stockpile Meds

Even though you may be tempted to.

Woman wrapped in a blanket drinking from a mug.
Woman wrapped in a blanket drinking from a mug.
Out Cold

Science-Backed Ways to Get Over a Cold Fast

These cold remedies actually work.

"West Palm Beach, USA - July 27, 2012: A CVS Drugstore Pharmacy store with cars parked in the front parking lot. CVS is one of the largest drugstore chains in the USA."
"West Palm Beach, USA - July 27, 2012: A CVS Drugstore Pharmacy store with cars parked in the front parking lot. CVS is one of the largest drugstore chains in the USA."
Missing Meds

CVS and Walgreens Are Running Out of OTC Meds

Here's why some popular drugs are harder to find.

A woman lying in bed sick with the flu blowing her nose
A woman lying in bed sick with the flu blowing her nose
Sick Season

These 7 States Are Seeing the Worst Flu Surges

The CDC says it's spiking the most in these places.

Woman suffering from a sore throat.
Woman suffering from a sore throat.
Pro Tips

A Pharmacist Shares Her Sore Throat Remedies

Some of them are probably in your pantry.

Woman sitting in bed with her hand to her chest.
Woman sitting in bed with her hand to her chest.
Breathe Easy

These Are the First Warning Signs of RSV

The virus is on the rise in people of all ages.

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Cropped shot of a senior woman looking thoughtful while using her cellphone at home
Flu Shield

Over 65? Call Your Pharmacy and Do This Now

The CDC has a new warning for older adults.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Dr Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during a White House press briefing, conducted by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House January 21, 2021 in Washington, DC. Psaki held her second press briefing since President Joe Biden took office yesterday. (
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Dr Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during a White House press briefing, conducted by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House January 21, 2021 in Washington, DC. Psaki held her second press briefing since President Joe Biden took office yesterday. (
Final Warning

Dr. Fauci Just Sounded the Alarm on This

He's stepping down from his position soon.

The Scary Reason You Should Not Feed Birds
The Scary Reason You Should Not Feed Birds
Feeding the Flu

The Scary Reason You Should Not Feed Birds

Officials have an urgent new warning.

Upset young woman suffering from influenza at home
Upset young woman suffering from influenza at home
Sleep Mistakes

You're More Likely to Get Sick If You Do This

This may be why you keep catching a cold.

A senior man sitting on the couch and holding a cane
A senior man sitting on the couch and holding a cane
Parkinson's Probabilities

This Raises Your Parkinson's Risk 90 Percent

Doing it spikes your chances of the disease.

A young woman taking a supplement pill with a glass of water
A young woman taking a supplement pill with a glass of water
Flu Right By

This Supplement Cuts Severe Flu Risk by 90 Percent

It can also help your symptoms go away faster.

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Closeup portrait nurse doing injection to senior man
Flu Foundation

Do This Right Before You Get a Flu Shot

Experts say it can make all the difference.

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Senior white man and young woman playing chess
Preventative Measures

How to Drop Your Alzheimer's Risk by 30 Percent

By taking one simple precaution.

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older couple in tree pose, better wife after 40
For Good, Not Ill

10 Tips From People Who Never Get Sick

Eat well, get enough sleep, and take your vitamins.

wash hands sick at work Safest Way to Wash Hands
wash hands sick at work Safest Way to Wash Hands
Healthy Hands

The Best Way to Wash Your Hands

Better health starts at the sink.

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couple suffering with flu while sitting wrapped in blankets on the sofa at home, throwing tissues on coffee table
The Sneezy Season

The Differences Between a Cold and the Flu

Don't be misled by shared symptoms.

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sick white man in bed with tissues
Ill-Advised

The 23 Worst Things to Do if You Have a Cold

Don't let a tiny illness turn into a serious one!