Flu

Spray could stop spread of flu, TB, SARS - study

Simply inhaling a saltwater spray could help prevent the spread of diseases including flu and tuberculosis, U.S. and German researchers reported on Monday.

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Birdflu far more deadly than SARS, WHO says

The bird flu virus is far more lethal than the SARS virus that struck Asia last year and could unleash a pandemic that could…    

Flu pandemic inevitable, plans needed urgently

Every country in the world must come up urgently with a plan to deal with an inevitable influenza pandemic likely to be triggered by…    

Health expert says flu pandemic is inevitable

Every country in the world must come up with a plan urgently to deal with an inevitable influenza pandemic likely to be triggered…    

Post-flu shot syndrome often recurs

A distinct reaction following a flu shot, which affects perhaps 3 or 4 people out of every 100 who are vaccinated, frequently occurs again…    

Hong Kong orders schools to step up fight against flu

Hong Kong’s government has ordered schools to step up precautions against influenza as another child came down with a mysterious respiratory infection.

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Officials Face Off on European Flu Vaccine

From the sunny south to the chilly north, lines of those waiting outside clinics for flu shots may be slightly shorter this weekend because…    

Nurse-Researcher Picks Accurate, Safest Thermometer

Whether it’s a nurse trying to monitor a post-surgical patient’s temperature or a mom trying to see if her child is running a fever,…    

U.S. works to deliver flu shots, some don’t wait

U.S. health officials worked to redistribute flu vaccine to the neediest as worried Americans took matters into their own hands, heading across borders to…    

Airborne fungi may underlie chronic sinusitis

Exaggerated immune responses to common airborne fungi seem to be the basic cause of chronically inflamed nasal passages and sinuses in at least some…    

Angina patients often under-medicated

A large Veteran’s Administration study has shown that “a substantial proportion” of people with chronic stable angina do not receive optimal drug therapy.

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Height doesn’t influence kids’ popularity

Parents of a short child who believe growth hormone therapy will better his or her social life may be mistaken, new study findings suggest.…    

Drugs, surgery comparable for angina in elderly

Drug therapy is just as good as surgery in prolonging the lives of elderly patients with angina, a type of chest pain caused by…    

Anti-pollen cream helps with hay fever

A cream that blocks allergic substances from entering the nose seems to reduce symptoms in patients with hay fever, new research shows. The cream,…    

Mismatched flu vaccine still provided protection

Even though the influenza vaccine used in the US during last winter’s flu season was not optimally matched to the predominant circulating strain of…    

New strep vaccine shows early promise

An experimental vaccine designed to protect against group A streptococcal infection, which can cause strep throat and more serious diseases such as scarlet fever,…    

Workout sweat not just a matter of temperature

Summer heat and vigorous exercise can both cause you to break a sweat, but new research suggests that another factor unrelated to temperature may…    

Flu vaccination benefits elderly

Influenza vaccination reduces hospitalizations and deaths due to respiratory disease in older individuals, according to a new report.

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Echinacea combo may prevent kids’ colds: study

An herbal mixture of echinacea, propolis and vitamin C may lessen the blow of cold season for young children, a new study suggests.

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Health experts call for stockpiling anti-flu drugs

Health experts called on Thursday for the creation of an international stockpile of life-saving antiviral drugs amid warning signs that a human influenza pandemic…