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What to Know About the Bird Flu Threat
Bird flu continues to spread, causing outbreaks in chickens and dairy cows. More people are getting infected too, but the threat to humans remains low.
Travel Tips for Sinus Sufferers
Air travel can cause uncomfortable sinus symptoms in some people. Learn how to minimize sinus problems before, during and after your flight.
8 Tips to Reduce Jet Lag
While you may not be able to entirely prevent jet lag, you can reduce its effects and make the most of your travels.
8 Strategies for Reducing Jet Lag
Jet lag is a sleep disorder that disrupts your body’s internal clock when you fly across multiple time zones. Learn how to minimize its effects.
Deadly Bird Flu Strain Doesn’t Spread Easily to Humans
Outbreaks of a deadly strain of bird flu have infected poultry and wild birds across the globe. UH infectious disease specialist Keith Armitage, MD, answers common questions.
How to Treat and Prevent Altitude Sickness
Heading to the mountains this winter to ski or hike? Don’t let a case of altitude sickness ruin your trip, or worse, put you in serious danger.
Ear Popping, Pain or Pressure? When to Be Concerned
Painful popping, ear fullness or muffled hearing is often caused by Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Respiratory Viruses on the Rise? Yes, But No Need to Panic
During the pandemic, social distancing and masking made respiratory illnesses almost obsolete. They’re making a comeback, but aren’t usually a serious health threat.