Does chicken soup really help when you're sick? A nutrition specialist explains what's behind the beloved comfort food

Grandma swore by it. Now science weighs in on the healing powers of chicken soup.

Colby Teeman, Assistant Professor of Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Dayton • conversation
Oct. 20, 2023 ~7 min

Strep throat can easily be confused with throat infections caused by viruses – here are a few ways to know the difference

Despite an abundance of research on strep, there is still a great deal of debate in the scientific community over whether and when people should get tested and treated for it.

Allen Shaughnessy, Professor of Family Medicine, Tufts University • conversation
July 12, 2023 ~9 min


As viral infections skyrocket, masks are still a tried-and-true way to help keep yourself and others safe

Decades of research show that respiratory illnesses are dramatically reduced when people wear face masks.

Marisa Eisenberg, Associate Professor of Complex Systems, Epidemiology and Mathematics, University of Michigan • conversation
Dec. 14, 2022 ~9 min

Why taking fever-reducing meds and drinking fluids may not be the best way to treat flu and fever

In some cases, fever reducers and extra fluid intake can weaken the body’s response to infection.

Tamara Hew-Butler, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Wayne State University • conversation
Feb. 1, 2022 ~7 min

Will going out in the cold give you a cold?

Going out in the cold won't necessarily lead to you getting a cold. But cold weather in general is more hospitable to viruses, so it's wise to take steps to keep your immune system strong.

Libby Richards, Associate Professor of Nursing, Purdue University • conversation
Dec. 15, 2020 ~5 min

Do I have to wear a jacket when it's cold outside?

Leaving your coat at home on a cold winter day doesn't automatically mean you're going to get sick. But it could make you more susceptible to germs.

Carolyn Kaloostian, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Southern California • conversation
Feb. 20, 2020 ~4 min

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