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The Flu Is Tied to an Increased Risk of Stroke and Ruptured Arteries
By Rachael Rettner published
Two new studies have found a link between the flu and an increased risk of two serious conditions: stroke and rupture of the neck arteries.
Here's How Many People Have Caught the Flu So Far This Season (Hint: It's a Lot)
By Rachael Rettner published
This is the first time the CDC has estimated the number of flu illnesses in the midst of the season.
Not Just the Flu: Gonorrhea, Chicken Pox Also Go Through Seasons
By Rachael Rettner published
You probably know when flu season happens, but what about chicken-pox season or gonorrhea season?
A New Flu Drug Was Just Approved by the FDA. It's the First in Nearly 20 Years.
By Rachael Rettner published
As flu season descends on the country, U.S. officials have announced the approval of a new drug to treat influenza.
Why Flu Epidemics Work Differently in Big American Cities
By Rafi Letzter published
A new paper highlights new and unique problems with how influenza moves through dense urban centers in the US.
What Can Be Done to Prevent Another Rise in Flu Deaths This Year
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The 2017 to 2018 flu season in the U.S. was the worst in four decades
How a Cream for Genital Warts Might Also Help with Flu Pandemics
By Rachael Rettner published
Researchers are testing whether a genital warts cream could also help boost protection from flu vaccines in the case of a pandemic.
China Won't Share Its Samples of a Deadly Flu Virus. Here's Why That's a Problem.
By Rachael Rettner published
The Chinese government appears to be withholding samples of the dangerous bird flu virus H7N9 from the United States, according to news reports.
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