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20 min ago | National Post

Soup for souls, ginseng for colds

While research into the protective qualities of chicken soup has waned, studies have found supplements such as ginseng and echinacea, in certain formulations, can help ward off colds.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Philadelphia Tribune

Pneumonia takes many forms; some are serious

Many people who've died from swine flu also have been infected with pneumonia bacteria.

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Related Topix: Pneumonia, Medicine, Health, Influenza, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Poughkeepsie Journal

Schools fight spread of germs

Matthew Latvis' plate is full as he oversees the daily schooling of 1,000 adolescents, but this time of year he's got something extra on his mind: Are there enough tissues? 'On any given day, we have about 100 kids out sick for various things, like cold, fevers, coughs, runny noses.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Haviland, NY, Education Etc., Medicine, Influenza

WBEN-AM Buffalo

Is It A Cold or Is It Flu?

What is the difference between a cold and the flu? The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Truro Daily News

H1N1 symptoms take hold in a hurry

TRURO Feeling like you've been hit by a truck? Chances are, you have contracted the H1N1 virus, considering that is one of the primary symptoms of the only flu strain that has so far been identified in the province this fall.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Canada, Medicine, Pain

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Sampan

Flu facts

What is influenza ? Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is a lung infection caused by the influenza virus.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, Health, Headache

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Examiner.com

H1N1 Swine Flu, regular flu, and the common cold: differences in symptoms?

It is increasingly clear, especially with the updates from the CDC on November 3rd, that it is important to know the differences between the symptoms of H1N1 swine flu, the regular seasonal flu, and the common cold .

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine

Examiner.com

Eight signs you are too sick to work out during the flu season and swine flu epidemic

Widespread flu in brown colored states during the last week of October 2009. Photo courtesy of CDC Even though working out is good for your health, you should take a break from your existing fitness routine when you are feeling under the weather.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Voices Online

Knowing the difference between H1N1 ("swine flu") and the common cold

Submitted by voicesweb on Mon, 2009-11-02 16:33. Know the symptoms and be aware of the differences between the common cold and the H1N1 flu.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine

Canada.com

The common cold factsheet

In this factsheet: A cold - also called infectious rhinitis - is a viral infection of the nose and throat.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Coughing, aching, sniffling: Flu and other bugs bite early this season

In some ways it resembled one of those horror movies you see on television. People coming in and out of the office wearing surgical masks over their mouths.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Epidemic, Natural Disasters

The Daily Press

Differentiating between common cold and H1N1 flu

With concern spreading over the H1N1 flu, it is important to differentiate between the flu and the common cold.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza

Tue Nov 03, 2009

The Tennessean

Guest editorial: There is no reason to fear vaccine

For several weeks, the state Department of Health has been providing H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines to county health departments across Tennessee.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, Health, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Tennessee Government, Tennessee, Nursing, Opinion

Citrus County Chronicle

Dr. Denis Grillo, Ear, Nose & Throat,

Sinusitis is the most common health care complaint in the United States. Although sinusitis is not life-threatening, its impact on patients, health care systems and resources is substantial.

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Related Topix: Sinusitis, Medicine, Health, Otolaryngology

Mon Nov 02, 2009

KKTV

What's Going Around - October 27th, 2009

We're going to see sniffles, fevers and coughs more and more as we get closer to winter... typically known as cold and flu season.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, Health, Colorado Springs, CO, Tylenol, Tempra, Acetaminophen (generic), Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, Ibuprofen (generic), Medication, Arthritis

Sun Nov 01, 2009

NewsCanada

Trying to stay healthy during the cold season?

Like many others, you may be thinking of stocking up on natural health products such as Echinacea or Ginseng to help with your common cold symptoms.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Monroe News Star

Be responsible concerning flu

Once again influenza season is upon us with the added fear of H1N1 variant, aka "the swine flu." Many will overwhelm emergency rooms, clinics and doctors' offices for fear that they have the flu.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Opinion

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Bioscience Technology

Influenza (Flu) Antiviral Drugs and Related Information

The term "influenza" refers to illness caused by influenza virus. This is commonly also called "flu", but many different illnesses cause "flu-like" systemic and respiratory symptoms such as fever, chills, aches and pains, cough, and sore throat.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, Health, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Epidemic, Natural Disasters

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Straightupsearch

Zombies and the Health Care Debate: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Social Media

An unprecedented spike in the flu across the country heralded in the fall season.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Emerging Technology, Search Engines, Medicine, Blog News, Social Software

NBC Action News

Flu or cold? How to tell the difference

You know you're coming down with something, but you don't know how bad it is, or even what to do first.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine

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