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By Feb 25, 2021
Health

How to distinguish COVID-19 symptoms from a cold

You need to stay home either way.
By Feb 23, 2021
Health

The surprising ways your immune system adapts to the flu virus you got as a kid

Immunity continues to be an incredibly complicated concept.
By Jan 15, 2021
Health

Flu cases have been shockingly low during the pandemic. Here why.

It’s probably a mix of things we can, and cannot, control.
By Nov 6, 2020
Health

You can have COVID-19 without symptoms, but what about the flu?

Just because you’re not sneezing doesn’t mean you’re not contagious.
By Sep 23, 2020
Health

It’s never been more important to get a flu shot

There’s a bit of good news, but the US may still suffer a particularly nasty winter.
By Sep 21, 2020
Health

Outdoor heaters, video chat, and other hacks for surviving winter with COVID-19

Winter during a pandemic will be tough, but we can avoid the worst hits.
By Aug 18, 2020
Health

Tiny dust particles could help spread viruses like the flu

Some researchers say they deserve as much attention as aerosolized droplets.
By Apr 21, 2020
Health

Face masks are now recommended for all, but how much do they help?

The coverings alone won’t keep you healthy, but they will provide some protection.
By Apr 7, 2020
Health

Is it possible to boost your immune system?

Every question you’ve ever wanted to know about how not to get sick, answered.
By Mar 5, 2020
Science

Hand washing trumps sanitizer when it comes to beating viruses

But the latter still works if you’re in a pinch.