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Authored by: Michelle Barney, Pharm D Colds and the flu can cause many of the same symptoms. Both can make you cough, feel tired and have a stuffy or runny nose. However, there are some differences that may help you tell them apart. Is It a Cold or the Flu? Cold symptoms are usually milder and may develop slowly. Common symptoms include: Runny or stuffy nose Sneezing Sore throat Cough Flu symptoms often come on more suddenly and can make you feel much sicker. Symptoms may include: Fever or chills Cough Sore throat Headache Muscle or body aches Tiredne...

Authored by: Michelle Barney, PharmD   Your bones help support your body and protect your organs. As you get older, your bones can become weaker. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and more likely to break. Osteoporosis can affect anyone, but the risk increases with age and is especially common in women after menopause. What Are the Signs of Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is sometimes called a "silent disease" because you may not know you have it until you break a bone. Bones commonly affected include the hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis may also caus...

Authored by: Michelle Barney, PharmD   Your bones help support your body and protect your organs. As you get older, your bones can become weaker. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and more likely to break. Osteoporosis can affect anyone, but the risk increases with age and is especially common in women after menopause. What Are the Signs of Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is sometimes called a "silent disease" because you may not know you have it until you break a bone. Bones commonly affected include the hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis may also caus...

Authored by: Michelle Barney, Pharm D.  If you have a fever, cough, body aches or other flu-like symptoms, your health care provider may recommend a flu test. A flu test can help determine if the influenza virus is causing your symptoms. How Is a Flu Test Done? Most flu tests use a sample taken from your nose or throat. A health care professional may use a swab to collect the sample. Some tests can provide results quickly, while others may take longer. The type of test used can depend on where you receive care. When Should You Get Tested? Flu testing is usually most helpful ...

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