As the temperatures drop here in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts, the common cold is on the rise. The symptoms are no mystery: congestion and runny nose, cough, headache and perhaps a sore throat and mild fever. But sometimes that … Read more
Although they’re both caused by viruses, the flu and the common cold are not the same thing. Cold symptoms can result from a variety of common viruses, while the flu is caused by the influenza virus. Likewise, cold symptoms are … Read more
Contrary to common opinion, influenza is a serious infection that can result in hospitalization and sometimes death. Because each season usually presents a slightly different strain of the virus, its impact can vary. Likewise, there’s no way to predict how … Read more
An Overdose Warning for Acetaminophen
According to The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Americans catch one billion colds each year and about 20% of Americans will contract the flu. Many of the over-the-counter (OTC) medications frequently used to alleviate flu … Read more