Immune System
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What is ‘immunity theft’? How certain illnesses can leave you more vulnerable to other infections.
"Immunity theft" isn't a medical term, but some are using it to describe how certain infections impact the immune system, leaving people more vulnerable to other illnesses.
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Why does the flu make some people sick but not others?
Can some people's immune systems have a unique ability to fight off the flu virus? Here's what experts say.
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Does chicken soup really help you feel better? Experts weigh in.
Chicken soup tastes great, but does it actually help people feel better when they’re fighting a cold? Here’s what experts say.
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Are at-home COVID tests accurate? How can you get over COVID faster? Experts answer Yahoo Search users' top questions.
Experts answer the top COVID questions of 2022 from Yahoo search users.
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You can outgrow some allergies, according to experts
An estimated 50 million people in the U.S. have some kind of allergy. Not every allergy lasts a lifetime, however.
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COVID-19: BA.2 is now the dominant variant in the U.S. — here's what you need to know
What exactly is the Omicron subvariant BA.2 and how concerned should you be? Experts weigh in.
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Can elderberry really help fight cold, flu and COVID symptoms? Experts weigh in.
Elderberry has been used to treat colds, the flu and more in folk medicine for hundreds of years. But can the popular remedy really boost your immune system?
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