Short Stuff: Feed A Cold, Starve a Fever

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You’ve probably heard the popular advice to ‘feed a cold, starve a fever’ many times over when you’ve come down with a cold or the flu. But is there any truth to this advice? That’s what I’ll explore in this podcast. Episode transcriptTo access the full episode transcript, go to ... Show More

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What should you do when you get a fever? Some people say you should take medicine to knock it down – some say to leave it alone. Who’s right? This episode begins with an answer to that question. http://www.menshealth.com/health/clean-up-your-health-routine We tend to think of hun ... Show More

<p>A dull pounding headache. Body aches that come and go. Chills that set your teeth to chattering and have you reaching for the fluffiest blankets to warm up. But the thing is, you’re already warm, hot even. At least according to the thermometer. That’s right, you’ve got a fever ... Show More

On the Wednesday Jan 15, 2025 edition of The Armstrong & Getty One More Thing Podcast... There's a bug going around--do any cold remedies actually work? Kitty has a nickname... Damn, the homemade versions of everything are better!   Stupid Should Hurt: https://www.armstrongandget ... Show More

<p>Flu season is upon us. Don your surgical mask, get jacked up on Vitamin C, and embrace obsessive-compulsive disorder in any form that involves non-stop hand sterilization. Someone&#39;s a-sneezing and if you don&#39;t watch out, it&#39;s gonna be you. In this lesson, learn to ... Show More