Many of us have heard: “Don’t go outside without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.”That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being cold isn’t why...
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses...
From spring to late summer, the birds and bees are relishing in the sweet nectar of pollen but that also means the relentless allergy season preys upon many of us. Nearly 50 million people suffer from allergies in the United States and this has...