Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

H5N1 bird flu cases more common than thought: study

Bird flu is believed to be a rare disease that kills more than half of the people it infects, but a US study out Thursday suggests it may be more common and less lethal than previously thought.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What to expect when COVID-19 meets flu season

The return of "hoodie weather" tells us autumn is just around the corner. So, too, is influenza season. And this year, the flu will overlap with COVID-19.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Flu season finally slowing down

(HealthDay)—As winter nears its end so too does a tough flu season, with new data showing a decline in doctor visits and less severe strains of influenza beginning to dominate.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Weather patterns play significant role in seasonal influenza

Influenza is like a cloud, moving across Canada with the fall weather. McMaster researchers have established that the spread of seasonal flu in Canada is tied to low temperature and low humidity, and travels west to east—findings ...

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