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sick  Can you catch a cold or flu from being cold and wet?

Contrary to popular belief, simply being cold and wet does not directly cause you to catch a cold or flu. These illnesses are caused by viruses that...    Read more

medical_services  Does feeding a cold and starving a fever help speed up recovery from an illness?

The idea that one should 'feed a cold and starve a fever' is a common health myth. In reality, both a cold and a fever require adequate nutrition to...    Read more

healing  Does drinking milk increase mucus production when you have a cold?

The idea that drinking milk increases mucus production when you have a cold is a common myth. However, there is no scientific evidence to support...    Read more