Why Winter Makes you More Vulnerable to Colds – a Public Health Nurse Explains the Science Behind the Season

Why Winter Makes you More Vulnerable to Colds – a Public Health Nurse Explains the Science Behind the Season

By Libby Richards, THE CONVERSATION You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being cold isn’t why you get a cold. But it is true that […]

The Impact of Ragweed Pollen: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention Strategies

The Impact of Ragweed Pollen: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention Strategies

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Elizaveta Galitckaia / shutterstock.com  Ragweed pollen is one of the most common and potent allergens in North America, responsible for triggering seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever. Ragweed plants release tiny pollen particles into the air during late summer and fall, particularly between August and […]