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Is Depression Contagious? | Smithsonian

A new study suggests that among adolescents mental health disorders could be “socially transmitted,” though its researchers could not establish any direct cause. Carol Yepes via Getty Images The contagious nature of bacterial or viral infections like strep throat or influenza is well understood. You’re at risk of catching the flu, for example, if someone […]

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How long is the flu contagious?

For the average healthy adult, the flu can be disruptive — long days of sore throat, fever and coughing cause people to miss school and work, and also just feel miserable. But for very young children, older adults and people with certain health conditionsseasonal flu can lead to serious complications, a hospital stay or even […]