Men have been criticized for overreacting when they become sick, but according to a doctor in Canada, the 'man flu' is a real thing.
The researcher reviewed several studies on the topic and found evidence that men may not be exaggerating symptoms.
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Instead, he thinks men suffer more from viral respiratory illness than women.
He says that's because their immune system isn't as strong.
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