WHO Reports Influenza Viruses Have Almost Vanished Globally During the Pandemic; Here's Why

Medicine & Technology Apr 30, 2021

Since COVID-19 started its worldwide transmission, cases of influenza viruses reported to the World Health Organization have plummeted to minuscule levels.

Scientists Uses Fitbit Data to Distinguish COVID-19 from Common Flu

Dec 22, 2020

Fitbit is now among the companies working on wearable technologies that can potentially help with COVID-19 detection.

How to Discern Flu Symptoms from COVID-19

Oct 04, 2020

Winter is coming and so does the flu season. But with COVID-19 still wreaking havoc to the world, it would be harder to distinguish symptoms between the two.

Scientists Now Find a Possible Explanation Behind the Mystery of Coronavirus Blood Clotting

Jul 02, 2020

The relationship between blood platelets and viral infection is clarified in a recent study. Further research is needed to see how platelets help the immune system fight viruses such as COVID-19, and how these findings may help with vaccine developments.

COVID-19, the Flu, and Allergies: Here Are the Differences

Mar 23, 2020

Know the difference between COVID-19 and other illnesses. This way, you'll also know the best way to treat the illness you are experiencing.

Don't Panic! Coronavirus Far Less Deadly Than Influenza

Feb 29, 2020

The government and media have been sensationalizing the issue of coronavirus, but statistics say otherwise.

Your Blood Type Might Influence Your Risk of Getting the Stomach Flu

Jan 25, 2020

The way you react to norovirus exposure might have something to do with the blood type you were born with.

Bad News For Children - There Is A Mismatch In The Flu Shot

Jan 18, 2020

This year's flu vaccine is good match for a common strain of the flu that is especially tough on children.

You Have Been Using Hand Sanitizer Wrong

Sep 25, 2019

According to the research, hurriedly rubbing on hand sanitizer will not kill the bacteria in one's hands, disproving advertisements from manufacturers.

A nasty new flu is bringing new rounds of illnesses

Mar 15, 2019

About 60 percent of the flu virus samples tested were the more troublesome strain, known as Type A H3N2.

Anti-Vax: How will that Work?

Mar 13, 2019

Are parents making the right choice?

Washing your hands for 20 seconds can protect you from the flu

Mar 10, 2019

Clean hands can help save lives, and it only takes 20 seconds to help prevent the spread of disease-causing bacteria.

Frogs Can Kill H1N1 Flu Viruses With The Peptide From Their Slimy Mucus

Apr 19, 2017

Scientists found host defense peptide of small indian frog named Hydrophylax bahuvistara can kill flu virus by disabling their flu strains. Researchers named this peptide as "Urumin" which deactivates the hemagglutinin protein that helps virus to breach into cells.

Point Of Care Testing Provides Faster Medical Care Compared To Laboratory Tests

Apr 12, 2017

The point-of-care testing is significantly faster compared to traditional medical care. Patients with respiratory illness and flu can be detected in a fraction of the time with this new strategy.

Flu Vaccine Proves Greater Effectiveness Against Viruses This Season

Feb 17, 2017

The importance of getting a flu vaccine was again proven this season. United States health officials have reported that flu vaccine is a good match for viruses in the current time.