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The flu vaccine reduces the risk of heart disease
One more reason you should get a flu shot every year is that the vaccine can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from cardiovascular diseases.
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People can transmit influenza virus to pets
Scientists in the United States found pets like cats and dogs can be infected with flu, according to myhealthnewsdaily.
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Researching ferrets, detecting the mechanism of spreading influenza through the air
A study of ferrets, the best animal model to study human flu, shows that the flu virus can be transmitted through the air by a regular breathing route.
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Severe flu can increase the risk of Parkinson's syndrome
Researchers at the University of British Columbia, Canada have published a study on the Movement Disorders page, people with severe flu will have a double rate of Parkin…
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Infectious diseases and unexpected effects
Imagine a world without malaria, tuberculosis or flu ... With the scientific world, finding a method or vaccine to prevent viruses and eradicating infectious diseases is…
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The H5N1 variant can spread to humans through respiration
The British Nature magazine recently published a study related to the H5N1 variant. Research has shown that the H5N1 bird flu gene is highly contagious and fatal at a ra…
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Detection of new dangerous influenza viruses
A new strain of influenza A virus has just been discovered in bats, although the strain is not yet dangerous to humans, US health officials have said.
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Complete the flu vaccine, sleep 19 hours a day
Josh Hadfield lost control of his muscles and started sleeping for 19 hours a day after he was vaccinated with Pandemrix swine flu for 3 weeks.
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New materials 'catch' flu viruses
A group of scientists has created new materials for masks, air conditioning filters and air cleaning devices to
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Pamidronate drugs treat dangerous flu
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have discovered a drug that can treat bone diseases to become a
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Vaccination of H1N1 flu is safe for pregnant women
A recent US government review of health risks after vaccination shows that the H1N1 flu shot is safe for pregnant women.
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Strong swine influenza virus toxicity when transmitted to humans
Research conducted by researchers at Duke-NUS School of Medicine (Singapore) shows that large flu viruses cross national borders and combine with native viruses, forming…
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Children and the risk of autism
According to a new study, children who are conceived in the winter are at high risk of developing autism.
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Gargling with green tea leaves can prevent the flu
People who regularly rinse their mouth with green tea 3 times a day for at least 3 months are less likely to get the flu.
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The boy did not eat or drink for 4 years
Daniel Harrison has become so afraid of food and drinks that he has not eaten orally during the past 4 years.