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Last month, my husband came home, complaining, "I can't find Nyquil® at the store. They've got everything except plain Nyquil® on the shelf. There's Nyquil® this and Nyquil® that. I just want the stuff I've always used!" My hairdresser grumbled, "I went to the grocery to get some Theraflu®, but did they have that? No! Instead, there were all these other types of Theraflu®. When you feel crummy and go to the store to find something to help, you have to figure out which Theraflu® to get. Why can't it be simple?" Years ago, cough, cold and flu remedies like NyQuil®, Theraflu®, and Robitussin® had just one or two options available, like the green and red flavors of NyQuil®. These days, with 5 or more different formulas of each brand, choosing the best one for you can be frustrating. The most common product lines with multiple entries vying for your attention include NyQuil®, TheraFlu®, Robitussin®, and Mucinex®. NyQuil® liquid is the oldest product, ...

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Flu can involve mild to severe symptoms like cough, aches and pains, fever, chills, and a runny nose. Drinking fluids, getting rest, and using OTC medications for pain and fever can offer some relief. Call your doctor if you're at high risk of complications or symptoms don't improve in a few days. Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice . Each flu season, about 8% of the US population gets sick from influenza, a common viral infection that attacks the nose, throat, and lungs.  The flu can cause mild to severe symptoms including cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, runny or stuffy nose, fever, and chills.  You should start to feel better in five to seven days, but in the meantime here are seven of the most effective treatments and remedies for flu symptoms, according ...

When you get sick, there are many treatment options to help you get better. For a bacterial infection, doctors might prescribe antibiotics. A seasonal respiratory virus, like a common cold or flu, might be treated with fluids, rest and over-the-counter medicine geared to treat your symptoms. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy For people diagnosed with serious conditions such as COVID-19, which is caused by the SARS-COV-2 virus, other kinds of medication might be helpful. Common treatments prescribed to date include monoclonal antibodies and convalescent plasma. "The rationale for these treatments is we're using antibodies that will combine with parts of virus cells," says critical care physician Abhijit Duggal, MD. "By attachin...

Most people want to lose weight, either for health, fitness, or aesthetic reasons. Weight loss can be frustrating, especially when you're doing everything right but still hit a plateau and the scale refuses to budge. Phentermine is a weight-loss drug, developed in the 1950s, that has been incredibly popular as the go-to weight loss aid. However, due to its potential side effects and the need for a doctor's prescription, many people are turning to natural phentermine alternatives for weight loss. We've reviewed the best phentermine alternatives on the market to see which products work the best. We evaluated each OTC phentermine substitute on a variety of factors including ingredients, reviews, effectiveness, and price. If you're ready to accelerate your weight loss journey, here are the best over-the-counter phentermine alternatives to buy in 2022. The 4 Best Phentermine Alternatives to Buy Online in 2022 #1. PhenQ: Best Weight Loss Pill Overall PhenQ is the flagship pro...

Dec 15, 2021 10:13 2 min read (Updated: Dec 16, 2021 7:17) The A-H3N2 influenza virus, associated with the flu epidemic in Rio de Janeiro, has been identified in São Paulo and is already responsible for an increase in the number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations in the city.  According to infectious diseases expert Nancy Bellei, testing coordinator at Hospital São Paulo, nine people have already been hospitalized in the unit with H3N2 over the last two days. There have been 19 cases of hospital admittances over the last week — in 2020, during the peak flu period of March to June, there were just 12 cases admitted to hospital.  According to Ms. Bellei, H3N2's lethality is lower in risk groups when compared to Covid-19. However, the flu's clinical symptoms are often worse, with high fever, chills, headaches, and fatigue. Although the flu vaccine used in the immunization program has the H3N2 strain in its composition, it is not the sa...

We said it above, but it's really worth emphasizing: These side effects tend to be mild and last a few days at most, according to Jan Carney, M.D., M.P.H., associate dean for public health & health policy and professor of medicine at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. But if you're experiencing any worrisome symptoms that don't resolve on their own within a few days, it's a good idea to speak with a physician. Can the flu vaccine make you sick? Let's just clear this up now: "You can't get the flu from the flu vaccine," Dr. Adalja says. Seriously, this is not a thing that is even remotely possible. However, in very rare cases, a flu vaccine can cause issues in people with pre-existing medical circumstances. The flu vaccine is safe for most people, but if you have any allergies, like to egg proteins or any other ingredients that could be in the vaccine, such as gelatin, it's important to speak with your doctor or pha...

Vaginal itching could be a result of chemical irritation caused by detergents or soaps. It could also be caused by yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, or a sexually transmitted disease (STD). To get rid of the itch, you will have to find out what is causing it. There are different natural ways you can ease the itching, such as eating certain foods or taking supplements, depending on the cause of your vaginal itching. Remember that it's important to see your healthcare provider before trying out natural remedies to stop your itching. They can help you determine what the cause of the itching is and recommend effective ways to treat it. wilatlak villette / Getty Images Yeast Infection  A yeast infection occurs when there is an overgrowth of the yeast that naturally lives in the vagina. It is typically caused by Candida albicans , but there are several Candida species that can cause a yeast infection. A yeast infection is usually accompanied by v...

(CNN) The US Food and Drug Administration relaxed certain federal regulations Thursday on medication abortion, a two-medication process that has become one of the most commonly used abortion methods in the United States. What is medication abortion? Medication abortion, also known as medical abortion, is a method by which someone ends their pregnancy by taking two pills, rather than having a surgical procedure. The first pill is mifepristone, sold under the brand names Mifeprex or Korlym. It's also known as RU 486. The second pill is called misoprostol. How does it work? Mifepristone blocks a hormone called progesterone, which the body needs for the pregnancy to continue. The hormone helps maintain the inside of the uterus. When the hormone is absent, the uterus will expel its contents. After taking mifepristone, the patient waits 24 to 48 hours to take misoprostol. That helps empty the uterus through bleeding and muscle contractions. The drugs typically cause intense cramps and...

The following are uniform incident and offense reports from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office from Nov. 17-24: Nov. 16 -SORNA violation-adult sex offender registration, homelessness from the 200 block of Columbiana Square, Columbiana. Nov. 17 -Miscellaneous incident from the 600 block of Polo Circle, Chelsea. Marijuana was confiscated. Nov. 18 -Unlawfully breaking and entering vehicle, unlawfully carrying a pistol from the 5500 block of Surrey Lane, Birmingham. A 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, set of keys, Sam's Club card and Springfield Hellcat 9-millimeter firearm were confiscated. -Death investigation from the 600 block of Forest Lakes Drive, Sterrett. -Miscellaneous incident from the 4500 block of Shelby County 30, Wilsonville. -Unlawful possession of a controlled substance from the 2000 block of Shelby County 9, Wilsonville. Tramadol Hydrochloride (2 count, approximately 0.5 gram) was confiscated. -Theft of property fourth degree from Monteverde Lane, Mo...

"Rotting waste, garbage cheese, pungent vinegar, death, fresh vomit." That's how one person described an odour they detected in Vancouver, in a report submitted to the Smell Vancouver project. While the odour sounds particularly unpleasant, Sahil Bhandari, one of the University of British Columbia researchers behind the project, said the team is looking for any odour reports — including the smell of something you like, in Metro Vancouver. Smell Vancouver launched a year ago so researchers could study the region's air pollution and its ties to the odours our noses can detect. They're working to identify smelly hotspots, the sources of the odours, and what health effects those odours may be associated with. "I think historically, odour has been seen more on the nuisance side of things," said Bhandari, a post-doctoral fellow with UBC's depar...

What is the difference? COVID-19, the flu, the common cold Health experts advise getting tested by a health care provider but here are some key differences between COVID-19, the flu and the common cold as told by a nurse educator. As colder temperatures set in for many U.S. states, the uncertainties of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to linger, leaving many people still wondering if the cough and aches they feel are actually due to the flu, common cold or the novel coronavirus. Despite the wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines to Americans as young as 5 years old, the chance of infection from COVID-19 is still a possibility. So how do you tell the difference between the flu, the common cold or COVID-19?  Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital's biocontainment unit, outlines some key differences and similarities between the three illnesses. Symptoms of cold, flu and COVID-19 Some common symptoms of a cold, the flu and COVID-19 can inclu...