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The holidays have a way of sneaking up fast. Between shopping lists, family plans, and year-end deadlines, it’s easy to overlook simple but essential tasks—like checking your prescription supply.

The holidays are a time for connection, celebration, and comfort, but they can also challenge your health. Between travel, colder weather, and endless gatherings, staying healthy during the holidays requires a little extra care.

Getting sick right before or during a trip can throw all your plans off track. Illness can make even a short journey exhausting, and being away from home often makes it harder to rest or get care. In general, it’s best not to travel when you’re sick, since traveling or flying when sick can worsen symptoms and increase the risk of spreading germs to others.

Stomach illness can come on fast, leaving you uncertain if it started with something you ate or something contagious you picked up. Food poisoning and norovirus are two of the most common culprits behind sudden nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and it’s easy to confuse one for the other.

The holidays bring joy, family, and plenty of food—but for those on GLP-1 medications, the celebrations can come with a few extra challenges. Rich meals, desserts, and alcohol can make side effects like nausea, bloating, or fatigue more noticeable. With a few smart GLP-1 tips, you can still enjoy every gathering and focus on holiday healthy foods that help you feel your best.

Sinus infections, or sinusitis, are extremely common and often feel the same no matter what caused them. Both viral and bacterial sinus infections can lead to the same symptoms, making it difficult to tell one from the other without medical guidance.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are more common than many people realize, and three of the most widespread are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. They are often grouped together because they can affect both men and women, may present with overlapping signs, and frequently go unnoticed until complications develop.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common vaginal conditions among women of reproductive age. It develops when the balance of bacteria in your vagina shifts, leading to a decrease in protective bacteria and an overgrowth of others. Bacterial vaginosis BV is a common reason women visit their healthcare providers for concerns about discharge and odor.

When you’re feeling sick, it can be frustrating to figure out if you have a cold, the flu, or COVID-19. These illnesses share overlapping signs, but there are differences in how they show up, how long they last, and how serious they can become. Knowing the distinctions helps you understand what you might be facing and when to consider testing or medical care.