Colds

Is It the Flu, COVID-19, or a Common Cold?

09/22/2023

Is It the Flu, COVID-19, or a Common Cold?

Figuring out what's making you sick these days can be tough, especially as cold and flu season ramps up and there's a possibility of a tripledemic.

Is It Safe to Get the Flu Shot While Pregnant?

09/17/2023

Is It Safe to Get the Flu Shot While Pregnant?

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

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

09/14/2023

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.

Can You Work Out While Sick? Here's What Experts Recommend

08/29/2023

Can You Work Out While Sick? Here's What Experts Recommend

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

Another Tridemic of COVID, Flu, and RSV Could Be Heading Our Way. Here’s What to Know.

08/10/2023

Another Tridemic of COVID, Flu, and RSV Could Be Heading Our Way. Here’s What to Know.

With fall quickly approach, experts are already making predictions about the upcoming cold and flu season.

I've Had the Viral Canopy Humidifier For 6 Months — Here's an Honest Review

06/12/2023

I've Had the Viral Canopy Humidifier For 6 Months — Here's an Honest Review

Humidifiers are often promoted as a solve for dry winter air, which brings with it issues like nosebleeds, dull skin, and scratchy throats.

Is It Safe to Take Cold and Allergy Medication Together?

06/01/2023

Is It Safe to Take Cold and Allergy Medication Together?

There's nothing worse than when a summer cold overlaps with seasonal allergies.

Does Your Nose Always Get Blocked on 1 Side? Here's Why

03/10/2023

Does Your Nose Always Get Blocked on 1 Side? Here's Why

No one likes to be congested.

Moms on TikTok Are Pouring Nasal Rinse Into Their Kids' Noses — but Is It Safe to Use?

12/27/2022

Moms on TikTok Are Pouring Nasal Rinse Into Their Kids' Noses — but Is It Safe to Use?

When it comes to sick kids, you likely have one priority: getting them healthy ASAP.

3 Signs You Might Need to Take a Sick Day

12/16/2022

3 Signs You Might Need to Take a Sick Day

When you wake up with a runny nose or scratchy throat, your brain immediately starts working through some mental calculus.

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I'm Already Sick — Should I Postpone My Flu Shot?

11/03/2022

I'm Already Sick — Should I Postpone My Flu Shot?

The holiday season can come with a lot of extra stress.

How Long Is a Cold Contagious? An Expert Explains

10/25/2022

How Long Is a Cold Contagious? An Expert Explains

Cold season is looming once again — that seemingly interminable time of year ranging from early September to as late as April — when you, your neighbors, and maybe your kids come home feeling stuffed up and achy.