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A team of MIT scientists working on a universal flu vaccine, or a single inoculation that blocks all flu viruses, modeled a successful vaccination method.

Scientists: The Pandemic Might Have Caused Two Flu Strains to Go Extinct

By Tony Ho Tran

Scientists have discovered a swine flu virus that has the potential to mutate and be transmitted to and eventually between humans.

Science & Energy

Scientists Are Worried This New Swine Flu Strain Could Cause Another Pandemic

By Victor Tangermann

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

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New Pill Kills the Flu Virus in 24 Hours

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

Health & Medicine

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

By Patrick Caughill

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Health & Medicine

Having the Flu Increases Your Chance of Having a Heart Attack

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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

New Tech Uses Your Breath to See If You Have the Flu

Health & Medicine

New Tech Uses Your Breath to See If You Have the Flu

By Patrick Caughill