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The Ancient Art of Nasal Rinsing Might Protect You From a Cold - WIRED
New research has given credence to a 5,000-year-old practice.
Early Addition: How to avoid a cold when it's cold - Gothamist
Because going outside is fine, it's hanging out inside with other sick people that'll get you, here are your early links: New York City redistricting fight, walrus penis bone stolen, five-pound cannolis and more.
The golden age of vaccine development - Works in Progress
The first vaccine was a lucky accident. Now we can design new vaccines in weeks, atom by atom.
8 things to do this year to lower dementia risk and protect your brain - The Washington Post
Here are a few steps to take that may help keep your memory and cognitive abilities in good shape as you age.
Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon β here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026 - The Conversation
Viral infections are on the rise and spreading across the globe.
2 people exposed to rabies in South Carolina, 2 animals test positive - WLOS
South Carolina's Department of Public Health (DPH) reports rabies cases in at least two animals, with at least two people also being exposed.
Owain's Law: Wife takes campaign for brain tumour tissue changes to parliament - BBC
Ellie James said her husband wasn't told freezing more of his brain tumour tissue could be used for a vaccine before he died.
THIS Is The Color Bell Pepper To Eat If You Want Maximum Immune Support - HuffPost
The nutritional benefits of bell peppers vary, depending on the color. Hereβs what to know.
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We Asked a Doctor If It's Safe to Take Creatine Every Day in the Long Run - Verywell Health
Some people take creatine to enhance their workouts, but is it safe to take this supplement long term?
Living Past 110: Brazilian Supercentenariansβ Secrets To Extreme Longevity - studyfinds.org
Brazil's 110+ year-olds have exceptional immune cells, protective genes, and families where extreme longevity runs across generations.
Backyard flock in Franklin County tests positive for bird flu - WRAL
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services says a 'backyard flock' has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Franklin County.
Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997 - CBS News
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
Flu cases jump in Arlington, prompting calls for more vaccinations - ARLnow
As flu cases surge in Arlington, health leaders are encouraging residents to get vaccinated and practice healthy habits. Hospitalizations for the flu surged by more than 50% in Arlington during the last week of 2025, according to Arlington Public Health. Abouβ¦
Fitness Experts Say This Is How to Build Muscle While Walking - Prevention
Exercise pros reveal the best ways to walk to build muscle, plus the other perks you can get from incorporating walking into your routine.
Column | Miss Manners: The lament of the January baby - The Washington Post
Why do some friends insist on grouping the letter writerβs birthday with the New Yearβs Day holiday?
Trump administration sparks midterms vaccine war - Axios
Democrats immediately slammed Trump's overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule.
Study Raises Serious Questions About The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting - ScienceAlert
The notion behind intermittent fasting is simple: eat less for a time, improve your metabolism.
How to help your body detox itself - BBC
Your body has plenty of ways to cleanse itself. Here's how to help it along.
So you want to lose weight this year ... - Escape Collective
In part one of this two-part series, dietitian Dr Alan McCubbin takes aim at weight-loss-related new year's resolutions.
Millions of Your Mother's Cells Persist Inside You, And Now We Know How - ScienceAlert
Every human born on this planet is not entirely themselves.