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There's no need to freak out about that surge in respiratory viruses in China, according to both China and the WHO.

China Says Surge of Illness Not Caused by New Virus

By Noor Al-Sibai

A team of researchers may have finally figured out why people are far more likely to get colds and the flu when temperatures drop during the winter.

Scientists May Have Finally Discovered Why People Get Sick in the Winter

By Victor Tangermann

Researchers have found that getting at least one flu shot makes it 40 percent less likely for people over the age of 65 to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

Weirdly, It Appears the Flu Vaccine May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

By Victor Tangermann

Larry Page, Google co-founder and former CEO, has been quietly funneling millions of dollars into charities that fund flu vaccine research and distribution.

The Co-Founder of Google Is Quietly Trying to Cure the Flu

By Dan Robitzski

We're solidly into the beginning of the 2019-2020 flu season and so far it's proving to be an unusual one as atypical strains of flu virus are turning up.

2020 Flu Season Off to Quirky Start, Also Affects Seals

That's why doctors are excited about a new experimental treatment that could provide broad protection against many strains of the flu.

Health & Medicine

A New Drug Might, Possibly, Have Cured the Flu

By Jon Christian

Bill Gates Just Announced a $12 Million Contest for a Universal Flu Vaccine

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Bill Gates Just Announced a $12 Million Contest for a Universal Flu Vaccine

By Kristin Houser

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New Pill Kills the Flu Virus in 24 Hours

Researchers Claim Special Form of UV Light Can Safely Kill Flu Viruses

Researchers Claim Special Form of UV Light Can Safely Kill Flu Viruses

By Chelsea Gohd

In 1918 We Faced the Flu Pandemic. Today, We’re Still Fighting the War.

In 1918 We Faced the Flu Pandemic. Today, We’re Still Fighting the War.

The Reasons This Year’s Flu Season Has Been Devastating Are, Yes, Mostly Your Fault

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The Reasons This Year’s Flu Season Has Been Devastating Are, Yes, Mostly Your Fault

By Patrick Caughill

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RX and Medicine

Universal Vaccines Are the Future of Medicine

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Scientists Are Creating a Peptides Pill That Can Neutralize the Flu Virus

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Science & Energy

New Research Into Universal Flu Vaccine Could Protect Us From All Strains of the Virus

By June Javelosa