With flu cases surging in Illinois as a new and mutated variant rapidly spreads, mitigating spread of those who contract the virus is increasingly important. But how long are you actually contagious ...

Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend walking on a daily basis to prevent it. Chronic back pain is a serious health ...

Influenza is dominating the respiratory virus season on Long Island and across the country. But while experts say COVID-19 and RSV cases remain low, another winter illness has taken hold. Norovirus, ...

Last winter, flu activity broke records in the U.S. And while this flu season is just starting — and it's already shaping up to be another rough one. Flu is picking up steam earlier this year than ...

Dear Eric: My wife and I will soon receive a small inheritance from the death of one of my relatives. Since we do not need most of this money, we have decided to distribute it among our children and ...

In a recent article highlighting his book, Longevity Guidebook: How to Slow, Stop and Reverse Aging – and NOT Die From Something Stupid, tech genius Peter Diamandis predicts that the slowing of the ...

Ever wonder why your favorite perennials don’t look as lively as they once did? It’s easy to overlook the subtle hints your garden gives when plants are craving a little extra space and care. Catch ...

The end of November might mean that Thanksgiving Day is over, but that doesn't mean the enjoyment of the food that comes with the American holiday has to be. If you're looking to spend the last ...

To stand out in today's job market, it's crucial to go "one step beyond" other candidates by polishing your personal narrative and preparing for tricky interview questions. Candidates who are able to ...

Film timelines are wildly unpredictable—some movies wrap in weeks while others stretch for months, depending on budget, creativity, and scale. From quick Nollywood shoots to six-month blockbusters, ...

The sea mammals may actually be able to sense the amount of oxygen in their blood—something we humans can't do. A new study suggests gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) can sense the level of oxygen in ...

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