You may lose weight when you're sick, especially if you have a stomach bug or another illness that causes nausea or affects your appetite. Illnesses that cause vomiting will cause you to lose body ...

Viruses need a host to replicate, and they can survive outside only briefly. When people sick with a common cold or COVID-19 cough or sneeze, they let out respiratory droplets containing the virus ...

Experts say it’s better to spit out excess mucus when you’re sick, but there’s no harm in swallowing it. Respiratory viruses are spreading across the United States, and the Centers for ...

Getting back into exercise after illness can be challenging. Tips for returning to exercise after being sick include starting at home, keeping hydrated, and avoiding overexertion. People who want ...

Getting sick right before surgery may or may not delay the scheduled procedure. If your illness is related to the reason you're having surgery, such as chest pain, then heart surgery is likely to be ...

What is statutory sick pay (SSP)? Statutory sick pay, or SSP, is the minimum you must legally be paid if you're off sick from work. SSP is paid to employees of companies in the UK, who are off sick ...

You might think aftermarket parking sensors could be a bit of an unusual car upgrade at first, a bit like aftermarket reversing cameras, and you’d be right. Across ...

You've probably heard "Don't go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you'll catch a cold." That's not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here's ...

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With only two weeks to go until Christmas we're entering the 'I cannot get sick right now' territory where any sort of illness you contract might hang around until the festive celebrations.

Southern serves as the distributor for many of the largest wine and spirits suppliers, including Pernod Ricard (Jameson Irish Whiskey, Absolut Vodka), Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. (Patron Silver Tequila ...