Researchers zero in on why older people are more vulnerable to influenza — and maybe other infections as well
One of our bodies' natural defensive processes may be to blame.
Tag: influenza
China confirms first human case of H3N8 bird flu strain
Oh no, not this again.
Discovery of a new target promises a long-lasting, universal flu vaccine
The annual flu shot might become a thing of the past.
Pfizer begins human trials of an mRNA-based flu vaccine
It's a similar technology to the one behind the compoany's Covid-19 shot.
Influenza vaccine could also help against severe Covid-19 — but we’re not entirely sure why
It's not a huge boost, but it's a significant one.
COVID-19 survivors, even those who weren’t very sick, have a 50% greater risk of death
"It is not an exaggeration to say that long COVID-19 is America's next big health crisis," said concerned scientists.
Scientists are ‘encouraged’ by advanced universal flu vaccine
The vaccine offered "strong" and "durable" protection in early-stage clinical trials.
Scientists are working on a biosensor that detects COVID-19 and the flu at the same time
The novel testing kit would work with only a saliva sample.
The more we look at COVID-19, the less it looks like the flu
The comparisons were ill-suited the first time around, now they are just inane.
New approach neutralizes influenza with modified bacteria predator membranes
The team is currently working on adapting it for use against the coronavirus.
People are less likely to catch common cold if they’re already infected with influenza
Understanding how these distinct viruses hinder each other could be useful to improve forecasting models that predict respiratory disease outbreaks ...
Diabetes rising worldwide: one in 11 adults affected
Approximately 4.2 million adults will die as a result of diabetes and its complications in 2019
Got a heart condition? High blood pressure? Beware of the flu
People with heart disease are at least six times more likely to have a heart attack after coming down with ...
Why are people more likely to get sick or die from flu during winter months?
Low humidity might be what's causing flu outbreaks during the winter.
More evidence showing that flu vaccination lowers risk of death in heart failure patients
Flu vaccines also offer protection against heart failure.
When it comes to influenza — Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
Flu vaccine seems more effective in women; men recover faster from the flu.
Obesity May Also Increase Flu Spread, Not Just Flu Severity
A new study suggests obesity may play an important role in flu transmission.
Dog flu might cause the next influeza pandemic
Its pattern of development is strikingly similar to bird flu.
A fiber-rich diet can protect against the flu
The bottom line: eat more fiber.
