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Should We All Be Wearing Masks?

April 3, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many people are now overthinking things they never used to think about at all. Can you go outside? What if you’re walking downwind of [...]

Need an Extreme Flu Fighter? Try NAC!

February 6, 2020

Fear of flu is even more potent than usual this season thanks to H1N1… so it’s definitely not too soon to get the knack, or NAC, for fighting it. NAC stands for N-acetyl [...]

Do You Need a Flu Shot?

September 19, 2019

Flu seasons are notoriously unpredictable, but there are already clues that the upcoming season may be especially difficult. Flu season in the Southern Hemisphere can be an [...]

Still Think You Don’t Need a Flu Shot?

October 2, 2018

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the flu shot. But following a winter in which more than 80,000 people died from flu-related illnesses in the U.S. — the [...]

What to Do If You Have the Flu

January 16, 2018

It may have started with a cough or a sneeze, or you may feel like someone beat you with a stick. Achy muscles, respiratory symptoms and a sudden fever all point to influenza [...]

What to Eat and Drink to Fight Colds and Flu

November 4, 2015

I recently called our pediatrician’s office and asked when I should bring in my 6-year-old daughter to get her vaccine. “As soon as possible. We only have five [...]