The shorter, darker days of winter present a mental health challenge to many people. For some, the seasonal shift can lead to a clinically depressive state aptly [...]
December marks the peak of flu season and we’re in for a rough one this year, as flu hospitalizations are the highest they’ve been for the month in 10 [...]
The spring allergy season may kick off earlier and last several weeks longer by the end of the century thanks to climate change, a new analysis suggests. Scientists at the [...]
When the COVID pandemic finally retreats, the world will be different. We will have lost millions of lives—a tragic disaster that will devastate families and communities [...]
Seasonal colds are by all accounts no fun, but new research suggests the colds you’ve had in the past may provide some protection from COVID-19. The study, authored by [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
To me, there is nothing like spring. The sun emerges out of the wintery shadows; the earth blooms with color and expansive energy; and in what seems like an instant, the [...]
Some people seem to breeze through cold-and-flu season without so much as a sniffle. What’s their secret? Regular exercise is a prime candidate. “If you look at all the [...]
When I first started intermittent fasting (IF) a few months ago, I originally thought I would only do it for about a month. I wanted to lose a few pounds and get a flat [...]