There are many controversial issues in the world right now. And vaccines are definitely included in that polarizing list of subjects. That fact hasn’t stopped Stanford researchers from working on a new vaccine. This nasal spray vaccine could protect against coughs, colds, and flu, as well as bacterial lung infections and perhaps allergies. We’re a…
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Technically, we’re just a week into the winter season. And the weather here in Middle Tennessee has been strange. Yesterday, our high was in the 70s. Today, we’ll be lucky to reach 40 degrees. Last night, right before I went to bed, the temperature dropped 20 degrees in the span of about 15 minutes. The…
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Even though people have often told me otherwise, I’ve never thought my voice was anything special. Through the years, I’ve known hundreds, if not thousands, of people with better ones. And with all my years talking on the radio, you’d think those muscles would be stronger than most. And perhaps they are, but then why…
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By now, you’ve heard that flu activity across the U.S. is very high. But it’s not just the flu. Many are suffering from RSV, COVID, or the norovirus. You might say it’s a perfect storm of viruses right now. Experts call this a quad-demic. There’s no secret to avoiding any or all of these viruses….
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This time of year, if you’re like most people, you try hard to avoid catching a cold or the flu. You’re doing whatever you can to boost your immunity. So many people I know caught something over the holidays. Knock on wood, I’ve been able to avoid catching anything so far. A few years ago,…
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We wrapped up our winter break yesterday and got back to the office. And without fail, I already have three co-workers who are out with the flu. They caught it during the holidays. It happens to many of us. It’s almost impossible to avoid cold and flu season this time of year. We must wash…
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve had problems finding the correct cold and flu medication when I’m under the weather. Since no two illnesses are the same, you’ve got to find the right drugs. I hate taking aspirin, so choosing what to take when I have a cold or the flu is tougher….
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It’s cold and flu season and doctors are already reporting more cases than we’ve seen in years. Naturally, the numbers were down the last few years because of COVID-19, but it’s still worse than a couple of years before the pandemic. And researchers think they’ve finally figured out why we catch a cold and see…
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Every winter, we have to worry about getting the flu or catching a cold. For the last couple of years, we’ve been concerned with COVID-19. But this year, we have another hazard; flurona. And yes, it’s exactly what you think…
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You should wash your hands often. And that fact is especially true during cold and flu season. But I have one HUGE problem with hand washing this time of year…
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