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.
Oct. 20, 2023 • ~7 min
Grandma swore by it. Now science weighs in on the healing powers of chicken soup.
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.
Decades of research show that respiratory illnesses are dramatically reduced when people wear face masks.
In some cases, fever reducers and extra fluid intake can weaken the body’s response to infection.
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.
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.
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