A chewing gum made from lablab beans may be the next big tool in fighting viral transmission. Scientists found that this gum can neutralize influenza and herpes viruses by over 95% by targeting the ...

Flu comes on faster than a cold. In flu, fever, chills, headaches, body aches and exhaustion are typically the first symptoms ...

The new nasal vaccine only needs one dose and produces reliable immunity right at the site where the virus enters the body.

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A dangerous bird flu, in other words, was suddenly circulating in mammals—mammals with which people have ongoing, extensive ...

Federal regulators were responsible for recalling pet food contaminated with bird flu, which killed household cats.

According to a new study, a component found in all mushrooms could offer protection against lung damage caused by the flu. A ...

The H5N1 virus is not typically transmitted through food. The NHS also adds: "Markets where live birds are sold can also be a source of bird flu. Avoid visiting these markets if you're travelling ...

Stopping culling could increase the risk of bird flu changing in dangerous ways. “The more opportunities the virus has to replicate, the more opportunities it has to mutate and reassort with all ...