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Colds and flu Archive
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How soon can I start exercising again after the flu?
Your first workouts when recovering from the flu should be lighter and slower than usual. Your body will let you know when you're ready to ramp back up.
Is it safe to get the flu shot while taking certain asthma medications?
Learn how certain asthma medication affect your choices for the flu shot.
Can I safely get the flu shot if I am breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding moms often worry about vaccines and their babies' safety. Explore how flu shots and nasal spray immunizations fit into postpartum protection.
Is it okay to get a flu shot if I have a mild sinus infection?
Mild sinus or ear infections don't necessarily mean delaying vaccination. Learn when to wait on your flu shot and how fast protection builds.
What can I do to stop postnasal drip?
A constant drip in the back of your throat isn’t always from a cold. Saline rinses, humid air, and cautious decongestant use may all help put an end to postnasal drip.
How does a cold virus spread from person to person?
Cold germs can leap from one person to the next in more ways than you might think. Learn the everyday habits that increase spread.
The health benefits of elderberry
Elderberry syrup or tea may help reduce the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms, but the evidence for these benefits is uncertain. Claims that elderberry products can prevent viral infections or boost immunity are unproven.
Calorie deficit explained: Is it a safe, sustainable approach to weight loss?
Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
COPD symptoms: How to spot them early
Many older adults get health information from self-defined experts online
Routine cancer screenings for older adults: Mammograms, colonoscopies, PSA tests, and more
How PMOS (once called PCOS) affects women after menopause
Eating more soy and other legumes might ward off high blood pressure
Surgery for a torn meniscus appears to offer no benefit
AI in healthcare: Can a chatbot answer your medical questions?
Increasing daily steps may boost surgical recovery
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