Flu

Norovirus outbreak 2016: More reports of the norovirus have come to light including an outbreak at Boynton Beach, Coventry Elementary and Oakfield Primary School. As reported earlier, the Norovirus outbreak started at Chipotle restaurant and spread to the west coast. Other stomach flu outbreaks on cruise ships and a number of educational institutions were also ...click here to read more

When the flu season began, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported it to be mild, and it appears this trend is continuing. Additionally, they note that the flu shot this year has proven to be far more effective than the last year’s version. The CDC does report that the peak of flu ...click here to read more

Flu vaccine success is linked to immune system response, ethnic background, and inherited factors. The research led by Wayne Marasco uncovered that immune response, ethnic background, and inherited factors can all play a role in how effective the flu shot can be. The findings can help better predict which groups of people will be at ...click here to read more

Experiencing the flu during pregnancy can increase the risk of bipolar disorder in the child. A study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that pregnant women who had the flu had a four times higher risk of having children with bipolar disorder, compared to women who did not contract the flu during pregnancy. ...click here to read more

A new study has found another possible benefit from the flu shot – protection against atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), which is a risk factor for stroke. The study included 57,000 people from Taiwan. The researchers found a significant link between the flu shot and new cases of atrial fibrillation, compared to those who did ...click here to read more

The effectiveness of the influenza (flu) vaccine for pregnant women is determined by the trimester the woman is in when she receives the shot. The findings were presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all pregnant women receive the flu ...click here to read more

There is a link between influenza and severe sepsis where experts describe the warning signs of sepsis and septic shock in order for you to prevent the complication from occurring to you. Influenza, or the flu, is caused by a viral infection which mainly affects the respiratory tract and not the digestive system – even ...click here to read more

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

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

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

As many of us are quite aware, with the winter comes an increased risk of illness. And yet, even though we know that the odds of catching a cold or flu during the winter are at their highest, it still doesn’t stop us from partaking in habits that can increase these odds even more. You ...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

Environment Canada is calling for a warmer winter, which translates to less illness for the population. Above seasonal temperatures could mean Canadians will be less sick because the flu is more likely to spread in colder temperatures. Dr. Wajid Ahmed, associate medical officer for Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, said, “Every time the temperature is getting ...click here to read more

The flu shot can help protect you against the flu, but new findings suggest that it can also benefit your brain by warding off later-life dementia. The findings came from McMaster University, Canada, where researchers suggest that getting regularly vaccinated for influenza can help protect us from other illnesses later on. Lead researcher professor, Dr. ...click here to read more