People are drinking elderberry to treat cold and flu. Experts say think twice.
Elderberry supplements — marketed for boosting the immune system — have become one of the most popular herbal supplements in ...
Why taking fever-reducing meds and drinking fluids may not be the best way to treat flu and fever
It’s true that drinking fluids when dehydrated is necessary to reduce fever. But not everyone with a fever is dehydrated. For ...
How to treat flu at home after outbreak causes Scots hospitals to block admissions
Ensuring your body is able to recover is important for getting over a flu. If you're ill with influenza, you should stay home ...
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The ‘old wives’ tale’ remedies that really DO work – as NHS hospitals ‘jam-packed’ amid winter quad-emic
As outlandish as some of them are - like shoving onions into your socks - there can be a sense of comfort in using natural remedies to banish bugs. With surging flu cases battering hospitals and a ...
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How do you prevent and treat norovirus?
Treat the symptoms: First, isolate from others as much as possible. Slow down stool with anti-diarrheal medication and drink ...
FDA approves Spravato, first monotherapy nasal spray to treat depression
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever stand-alone nasal spray to treat drug-resistant depression.
Flu activity is high and expected to remain so for several weeks, CDC says
Seasonal flu tends to spike from December to February. People who become infected tend to get a sore throat, cough, runny ...
What is Flu A? What we know about influenza in Indiana, flu symptoms, how long it lasts and more
Influenza is high across the country, and Indiana is among the states affected. Here's what we know about how long flu lasts, ...
CDC Urges Faster Testing for Bird Flu Amid Growing Outbreak
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging health care ...