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 […]

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan

By, THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: PhotoRedHeart / Shutterstock.com A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head and a nasty cough – these symptoms all scream upper respiratory illness. But which one? Many of the viruses that cause upper respiratory infections such as influenza A or B and the virus that causes COVID-19 all employ similar tactics. They […]