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06/21/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield
Feeling the first signs of a flu? Load up on probiotics
The next time you feel like you’re about to come down with the flu, reach for your favorite probiotic. As per a recent study, published in Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology, probiotics are “safe and effective” at combating the symptoms of respiratory infections and the common cold. The results of the study have suggested that this […]
02/02/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield
Tips for avoiding the flu when you’re on a plane
It might not seem like it at first, but riding an airplane greatly increases your chances of getting sick. Picture it: You’re trapped in a cramped space with dozens, if not hundreds, of different people for the better part of your day. Some of these people could be the picture of good health; others not […]
01/24/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield
Quarantine: Experts warn the live flu virus is infectious in the air around sick people – it can spread through breathing (no sneezing required)
Covering your mouth when coughing and sneezing may actually do little to stop the flu. Simply breathing out is more than enough for people with influenza to spread the disease. This is what a research team from the University of Maryland uncovered in their alarming study, recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy […]
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