February 4, 2016 Antiviral drug may protect against all flu strains, study suggests Researchers at the University of Washington have created an antiviral drug that protects against a range of influenza strains and is more effective than Tamiflu in animal models.
February 3, 2016 The self-styled healthy may get fewer colds Listening to your body could offer insights into the health of your immune system, suggests a study in Psychosomatic Medicine.
February 3, 2016 Less than half of American kids under age 2 fully vaccinated against flu Less than half of children under age 2 years are fully vaccinated against influenza despite a dramatic surge in immunization rates over the past decade, a U.S. study finds.
February 2, 2016 Flu season in full swing; CDC warns of severe cases in young adults Flu season has started, and although so far it has not been as bad as last year's, there have been reports of some young and middle-age adults developing severe cases of influenza, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
February 2, 2016 Health secrets from an actor who hasn't taken a sick day in 12 years While 9-to-5ers can simply call in sick if they’re feeling under the weather, taking time off is much more complicated for Broadway stars.
January 28, 2016 Teens who try e-cigarettes more likely to start smoking Teens who try electronic cigarettes may be more than twice as likely to progress to traditional cigarettes as their peers who haven't used the devices, a recent U.S. study finds.
January 27, 2016 Preventing hypothermia and frostbite this winter Temperatures in many parts of the country have already dropped considerably in the first few weeks of 2016, and as such, the potential for cold-weather related health issues has increased dramatically.
January 26, 2016 Smoking cessation pill no better than nicotine patches or lozenges Smoking cessation pills aren't any better than nicotine patches or lozenges at helping people successfully quit, a U.S. study suggests.
January 25, 2016 Most child and adolescent deaths still preventable Worldwide deaths among children and adolescents have declined since 1990, but the vast majority are still preventable.
January 25, 2016 E-cigarettes tied to reduced odds of quitting smoking People who use electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are less likely to quit traditional cigarettes than people who don't use the devices, suggests a fresh look at some past research.