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“In general, both spitting and swallowing are safe to do,” Parsons echoed. “Swallowing is harmless, because the stomach acid neutralizes any pathogens. Spitting out may feel better if the phlegm is ...

Imagine this, You're happily eating your favorite ice cream when suddenly you feel a sharp stinging pain in your tooth.

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Growing up, you probably heard your parents tell you some version of this quote during the winter: "Bundle up, you don't want to catch a cold." But is the cold weather really what makes you sick?

Can the cold make you sick? Can braving the winter cold air with little protection get you sick, prompting runny noses and frequent sneezes? Well, sort of. While colder temperatures don’t ...

“Cold does not make our bodies fight infections as well. That’s one of the reasons why our body has fevers when we’re sick. Our bodies just fight infections better when we’re warmer.