Is a Cold Coming?

September 7th, 2012

New online tools can predict whether or not you’ll catch a cold up to eight days before you actually do. Recent research uses Twitter data from New York City.

Another tool, SickWeather let’s you put in your own zip code and see who is reporting sick symptoms near you.

How to prevent the onslaught? Stay hydrated and wash your hands!

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