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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How to boost kids' immune systems: Doctors say there's more to keeping kids healthy in winter than taking supplements
Do gummy vitamins and elderberry syrup really boost kids' immune systems? Experts say there are better things to focus on when it comes to kids' immune health.
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What does the color of your mucus mean?
The color of your mucus can reveal some surprising things about your health. Here's what your mucus color means, according to experts.
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Blood type may predict your COVID-19 risk, study shows
A new study suggests that people with Type O blood are less likely to get COVID-19 and less likely to get severely ill if they do contract it. Here's why Type A and AB may be putting some at higher risk.
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Kids have a better immune response to COVID-19 compared to adults, new study says
“There has always been this mystery of why children have milder cases of COVID-19 and are less represented among the hospitalized,” one expert tells Yahoo Life.
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How to boost your child's immune system during the pandemic, according to a doctor
From sleep to supplements, experts weigh in on what's effective
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7 tips to help strengthen your child’s immune system
Here are seven things parents can do to help keep their kids healthy.
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Your microbiome: The most promising facts
Deepak Chopra explains what you can reliably do to maintain a healthier microbiome.
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How vitamin D is connected to having a healthy immune system
Dr. Taz Bhatia explains the benefits and myths surrounding vitamin D.
