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The college experience is a whirlwind of late nights, crowded dorms and shared spaces—a perfect storm for germs.

As viral season approaches, pediatricians are reminding parents that it’s normal for children to fall sick more frequently.

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Sweating out a fever is popular myth, but it could actually dehydrate you, cause unpleasant symptoms like chills, and worsen ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...