Flu

Return of the flu: EU faces threat of prolonged ‘twindemic’

BRUSSELS: Influenza has returned to Europe at a faster-than-expected rate this winter after almost disappearing… Read More

What happens if COVID-19 jab and flu vaccine is taken together

People can get inoculated against COVID-19 and the seasonal influenza at the same time without… Read More

Flu vaccine may aid COVID-19 patients who need surgery

COVID-19 patients who require surgery appear to face fewer complications if they have previously been… Read More

Minor girl with flu symptoms dies after charlatan’s injection

Deceased minor suffered fever and cough symptoms following which the quack injected something in her… Read More

Coronavirus survives on skin five times longer than flu: study

The coronavirus remains active on human skin for nine hours, Japanese researchers have found Read More

New flu drug can drive resistance in influenza viruses

The Swiss drugmaker is seeking to establish Xofluza, which has a list price of $150,… Read More

Swine fever toll in China may be twice as high as reported, industry insiders say

China, which produces half the world’s pork, said this month its sow herd declined by… Read More

Flu season may play a role in kidney failure deaths

Flu-like illnesses may not be the direct cause of death in these cases but may… Read More

For heart failure patients in hospital, flu boosts risk of complications, death

When people with heart failure are hospitalized, having influenza is tied to greater odds of… Read More

US flu outbreak worsens; hospitalizations highest in nearly a decade: CDC

NEW YORK: The US flu outbreak worsened over the past week as more people headed… Read More

Flu increases the risk of heart attack: study

MIAMI: People who get the flu may face a six-fold higher risk of heart attack… Read More

US lifts funding ban on studies that enhance dangerous germs

CHICAGO: The U.S. government on Tuesday lifted a 2014 temporary ban on funding research involving… Read More

Oxford team to test universal flu vaccine in world first

LONDON:  A seasonal flu vaccine that would be the first in the world to fight… Read More

Vitamin D can protect against colds, flu: study claims

PARIS: Taking extra vitamin D can protect against colds, flu and other respiratory infections, said… Read More

Suspicious deaths: Italy bans Novartis flu vaccine

ROME: Italy suspended the use of a flu vaccine made by Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis… Read More

Germany squad hit by mild flu symptoms

RIO DE JANEIRO: Seven Germany players are suffering from flu ahead of their World Cup… Read More