Do You Have the Flu or a ‘Flu-Like Illness’?

Do You Have the Flu or a ‘Flu-Like Illness’?

When you don’t feel well this time of year, figuring out the cause is important, because it will point you to you treatments that can make you feel better and even shorten the time you’re sick. But figuring out what you have isn’t always easy. That was the case for Amber Yahle of Springfield, VA.

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Why Colds and Flu Rarely Strike at Same Time

Why Colds and Flu Rarely Strike at Same Time

If you already have a cold, you’re less likely to get the flu, and vice versa, a large new study shows. That finding could lead to improved prediction of cold and flu outbreaks as well as new ways to control the diseases’ spread, British researchers said. While this interaction between colds and the flu has

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