Flu

How to Tell Between the Flu, a Cold, and COVID-19, According to a Doctor

16 hours ago

How to Tell Between the Flu, a Cold, and COVID-19, According to a Doctor

When your nose starts running and your throat gets sore, it's clear you're coming down with something — the tricky part is figuring out what's causing it.

Can the Flu Shot Make You Sick? We Asked the Experts

21 hours ago

Can the Flu Shot Make You Sick? We Asked the Experts

With flu season well underway, it's important to protect yourself and your immune system from serious infection.

Sick Girl Workouts Aren’t the Worst Idea, According to MDs

Dec 13, 2024

Sick Girl Workouts Aren’t the Worst Idea, According to MDs

To exercise or not to exercise: that is the question for a lot of us when we're feeling under the weather.

Doctors Break Down What’s Really Behind the 24-Hour Flu

Dec 4, 2024

Doctors Break Down What’s Really Behind the 24-Hour Flu

When you feel under the weather and then unexpectedly rebound the next day, it's understandable if you conclude you just went through the 24-hour flu.

Can You Get Your Flu Shot If You're Already Sick? Experts Explain

Dec 3, 2024

Can You Get Your Flu Shot If You're Already Sick? Experts Explain

The holiday season often means lots of extra stress.

Is It Rude to Offer Someone a Mask? And 22 Other Illness Etiquette Questions

Dec 3, 2024

Is It Rude to Offer Someone a Mask? And 22 Other Illness Etiquette Questions

The pandemic changed everything, including the social norms around how to behave when you're sick, afraid you may be sick, or want to avoid getting sick.

The 14 Best Foods to Eat When You're Sick, According to a Dietitian

Nov 20, 2024

The 14 Best Foods to Eat When You're Sick, According to a Dietitian

If you've ever woken up feeling like you just ran an unplanned marathon — this one's for you.

Why Your Coughing Gets Worse at Night, According to MDs

Oct 15, 2024

Why Your Coughing Gets Worse at Night, According to MDs

Winter can be a hotbed for illness, which means getting good sleep is more important than ever.

Is It Safe to Get the Flu Shot While Pregnant? A Family Medicine Doctor Explains

Sep 5, 2024

Is It Safe to Get the Flu Shot While Pregnant? A Family Medicine Doctor Explains

Flu season can feel scary even when you're not pregnant.

You're Probably Using Your Neti Pot the Wrong Way, According to MDs

Jun 18, 2024

You're Probably Using Your Neti Pot the Wrong Way, According to MDs

Having clogged, stuffy sinuses is hardly a picnic, which is why plenty of people turn to neti pots to help clear things out.

How to Make a "Medicine Ball," Starbucks's Slightly Controversial Tea Drink

Mar 28, 2024

How to Make a "Medicine Ball," Starbucks's Slightly Controversial Tea Drink

When you're searching for relief from the discomfort of a cold or the flu, you likely hit up the drugstore's cold and flu aisle.

Are All Decongestants a Scam? Here's What the New FDA Ruling Means

Sep 14, 2023

Are All Decongestants a Scam? Here's What the New FDA Ruling Means

Cold and flu season is right around the corner, and fall is one of the worst seasons for allergies — meaning this time of year, it's common to be dealing with a stuffy nose.