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How Do Politicians Not Get Sick, Shaking Hands and Kissing Babies on the Campaign Trail?

We asked an immunologist, an elementary school teacher, and Mitt Romney’s personal aide

The Ethics of Hooking Up When You’re Sick

Chlamydia is a single dose of antibiotics compared to a 10-day course for strep, so why is it okay to hide one but not the other from a sexual partner?

Do I Have a Cold, or Is It That New Coronavirus?

The flu is actually a much bigger threat than either — but that could change!

What Do I Do If I Get Really Sick on the Weekend but Don’t Want to Go to the ER?

You have plenty of options, but only one makes ordering antibiotics as easy as ordering a pizza