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As we enter the cold and flu season, it is the perfect time to educate yourself on the difference between viral and bacterial infections and the best treatment options for ...

Scientists were pleased when they learned more about how the common cold gains a foothold in the body, identifying key cellular checkpoints that are important targets of the virus.

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Harvard president Alan Garber and National Institutes of Health director Jay Bhattacharya are at the heart of the national fight over the future of academia.

Early pandemic acts of care showed how spontaneous solidarity can unite communities. Policies without participation often ...

Around 4% of those with long COVID are older than 65 years, the CDC estimates. But many experts believe this estimate vastly undercounts the number of seniors with long COVID because the symptoms may ...

New research suggests an over-the-counter nasal spray containing Azelastine may help lower the risk of getting COVID-19. Azelastine may offer some protection against other viruses, too. Doctors ...

A recent study found that people who took an allergy medicine were much less likely to get sick from COVID-19 and the common cold, the latest research to show promising results for nasal sprays in ...

Share on Pinterest A new trial shows that a common nasal spray may help lower the risk of contracting COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Professional Studio Images/Getty Images Researchers say ...