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Cold and Flu October 24, 2015

8 natural remedies for cold and flu season

While getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet low in sugar and processed foods, and getting regular exercise can help keep your immunity boosted throughout the year; sometimes we need a little help – especially during cold and flu season

Outbreaks October 24, 2015

Watch out for nasty global flu surprises, WHO warns

The world remains highly vulnerable to a possible severe flu pandemic and governments should increase surveillance, vigilance and preparedness, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

Outbreaks October 24, 2015

Israel reports bird flu outbreak at turkey farm, OIE says

Israel has reported the first cases of a highly pathogenic bird flu virus in nearly three years in a village in the northern district of Hazafon, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Monday.

Cold and Flu October 24, 2015

6 ways to combat the health effects of cold weather

Cold weather health misconceptions are common, but some have more than a kernel of truth. These six steps could make your winter more enjoyable and healthful.

Cold and Flu October 24, 2015

Sick again? Why some colds won't go away

Some people get back-to-back colds, infected by a new virus.

Outbreaks October 24, 2015

Staying home & watching TV may reduce flu spread

Staying at home and watching TV during a flu epidemic may actually reduce the spread of the disease, according to a new study of the 2009 "swine flu" epidemic

Cold and Flu October 24, 2015

H1N1 May Cause Baldness

Here's a reason to get your flu shot that you probably haven't considered: infection with H1N1 may trigger baldness in a small number of people

Cold and Flu October 24, 2015

CDC advises doctors not to delay antiviral flu treatments

This year’s flu vaccine may be a poor match for the dominant strain circulating this season because of mutations in the virus. But public health officials still recommend Americans get vaccinated to protect against other strains.

Vaccines October 24, 2015

The making of a flu vaccine

The annual fight to keep the flu under control starts here.

Medications October 24, 2015

Shortage of flu vaccine for children resolved, says Roche

A temporary shortage in the United States of one of the leading flu medicines used to treat children with the sometimes deadly virus has been resolved, Roche, the maker of Tamiflu, said on Thursday.

Medications October 24, 2015

Antibiotics may have been wrongly prescribed for influenza, CDC finds

During the 2013 flu season, more people needed antiviral medications than got them, and meanwhile, antibiotics were inappropriately given to a large proportion of patients with influenza (a viral disease that is not helped by taking antibiotics), according to a new study.