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Winter is a prime season for the spread of contagious diseases. Illnesses from the common cold to the flu and COVID-19 make the rounds as we experience close contact with others at holiday gatherings.  Board-certified primary care physician Dr. Mrinalini Kodumagulla with Wake Family Medicine in Cary, North Carolina, offers...

An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are Pollen Dust mites Mold spores Pet dander Food Insect stings Medicines Normally, your immune...

CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and which continues to expand. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization named the disease coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated "COVID-19"). There is currently no...

If your child is needing laceration repair, foreign body removals, lab or radiology testings, there are simple ways you both can prepare for these type of visits. We offer kid-friendly tools here to help with the testing process. Medical tests can be scary, but you can help create a calm...

The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, celebrate life, to be grateful, and reflect on what's important. They are also a time to appreciate the gift of health. Here are some holiday tips to support your efforts for health and safety this season. Wash...

Many different germs, called viruses, cause colds. Symptoms of the common cold include: Runny nose Nasal congestion Sneezing Sore throat Cough Headache The flu is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus. Many flu symptoms are similar to those of a common cold. Flu...