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Latest findings suggest that women have better protection and are better defended against the flu compared to men. Estrogen is found to help ward of the flu virus which may explain why men experience the flu worse than women. Furthermore, the findings may help create more effective flu treatments for both men and women. Researchers ...click here to read more

During the winter season your risk of pneumonia increases and so for that reason we have compiled together our top health news articles which not only inform you about pneumonia but also educate you on how you can lower your risk of developing it. If you’ve ever experienced pneumonia you know how hard it is ...click here to read more

The norovirus, stomach flu, is now hitting the west coast after earlier Chipotle outbreak. Norovirus is the leading cause of adult gastroenteritis affecting nearly 21 million Americans annually, this according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The only other virus more common that norovirus is the common cold. Norovirus is commonly transmitted ...click here to read more

Although cases of the flu tend to surge in the winter months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that this year cases of the flu still remain quite low in the U.S. The reasoning for minimal flu cases is due to the abnormally warmer temperatures which much of the U.S. has ...click here to read more

One in five women will have at least one UTI, also referred to as a bladder infection, in her lifetime. Close to 20 percent of women who have a UTI will have another, and 30 percent of those will have yet another. Beyond this point, statistics show that there is a group of women who will have ...click here to read more

Unfortunately the winter season brings the threat of influenza, or the flu, along with it and so if you want to best protect yourself it’s important you read the following health news articles. The flu virus can strike at any time and when one person close to you gets it your risk goes up substantially. ...click here to read more

A team of scientists has recently discovered that minor variants of flu strains, which are normally ignored by vaccine makers, can be extremely virulent. This theory is far removed from previous studies which considered these minor strains to be relatively harmless. It’s a known fact that the Influenza A virus is marked by a high ...click here to read more

Winter illnesses and winter diseases can be a real drag – especially around the holiday season, when you are supposed to be healthy and enjoying yourself. We often discuss winter illnesses like the flu, but the wintertime can bring with it many other risks, such as heart attack and mental illness. Below are Bel Marra ...click here to read more

Estrogen hormone fluctuation during menopause increases sensitivity to stress and depression. Estrogen is typically a female hormone – it is also found in small amounts in males – that is produced by the ovaries, the adrenal cortex and the fetoplacental unit. Estrogen’s main roles are development and growth in female secondary sexual characteristics, such as ...click here to read more

A common pain-reliever drug, acetaminophen (Tylenol), has no benefits when it comes to the flu, according to new findings. Doctors may prescribe acetaminophen to help relieve a patient’s symptoms, but a recent trial found no benefits in regards to improving symptoms or fighting the flu virus. The study consisted of adults between 18 and 65 years ...click here to read more

Research from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research has revealed that what your father ate prior to you being born could have a large influence on your overall health. The researchers examined sperm cells of 13 lean and 10 obese men and found that there are different epigenetic marks that could affect ...click here to read more

A meniscus tear is a painful knee injury categorized by pain, swelling and stiffness, which can be influenced by body mass index (BMI) and obesity. A torn meniscus is a tear in the cartilage located on top of the tibia, which allows the femur to glide during knee movement. An MRI or knee arthroscopy will ...click here to read more

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a seasonal influenza vaccine containing adjuvant called Fluad. The new vaccine contains three influenza strains and is intended to prevent influenza in those over the age of 65. Fluad is egg-based and contains adjuvant MF59. Adjuvants are added to vaccines to enhance or direct immune response in ...click here to read more

Influenza (flu) risk increases in the winter and this year’s outlook is expected to have earlier outbreaks than in previous years. Influenza is an illness caused by a virus and is highly contagious and can easily spread among family members or those who live in close quarters – for example, if a person in a ...click here to read more