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Public health experts say there are ways to protect yourself and those around you from contracting and spreading the flu.

As the festive season fades and the January blues kick in, many thoughts are turning towards how to stay well this winter.

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There are some great pluses to the supplement, too, besides possibly helping you fend off the cold or flu. The Mayo Clinic said there is research that suggests that taking zinc orally may slow the ...

So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ...

According to many experts, the peak has yet to come, and elevated flu activity is expected to continue for weeks. Schools are breeding grounds for germs. "Children in particular are great ...

Phelps said to alert your healthcare provider if your having any symptoms of pneumonia due to a bacterial infection.

Aches and pains. Pain (think: body aches and a sore throat) is also a tip off that you’re dealing with a virus like a cold.

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