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A new section on Influenza, Flu or the common cold,with all the latest research and developments about Influenza or Flu and the common cold. It also includes all the various kinds of viruses associated with Influenza or Flu and ways to prevent Influenza or Flu. Also there are article on how to treat Flu or Influenza symptoms and all the latest drugs available for Flu or Influenza and the common co...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 21, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Sharp Rise in Respiratory Infections Puts Pressure on Hungary’s Healthcare System Hungary is grappling with a significant surge in respiratory infections, reversing what had appeared to be a promising decline just a week earlier. Data from the National Centre for Public Health and Pharmacy (NNGYK) reveals that the number of people seeking medical assistance for acute respirato...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 21, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Influenza is a serious respiratory virus that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to severe illness and even death in some cases. Scientists have long sought to understand how the immune system combats this virus, with a focus on the role of different immune molecules. A new study conducted by researchers at the Institute of Molecular Health Science, ETH Zurich, Switzerland...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 20, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Selenium, a vital trace element found in soil, water, and food, has been gaining attention for its potential in preventing and treating various viral diseases. Researchers from Guangzhou Medical University in China have explored the link between selenium and viral infections, revealing how this essential nutrient plays a crucial role in boosting immunity, reducing oxidative stress, a...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 20, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: A team of researchers from multiple global institutions has conducted an in-depth study on how certain immune cells, known as T cells, can recognize and respond to different strains of the influenza A virus. This discovery could have significant implications for the development of more effective vaccines that offer broad protection against various flu strains. Scientists Explore...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 19, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Taiwan Faces Severe Influenza Outbreak Taiwan is currently grappling with a significant influenza outbreak, with the Taiwanese Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reporting approximately 148,000 outpatient and emergency room visits related to flu-like symptoms in just one week. This figure, recorded between February 9 and February 15, 2025, is slightly lower than the previous week but...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 19, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Researchers Explore Natural Remedies for Viral Infections A new study conducted by scientists from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany and Iprona Lana SpA in Italy has revealed promising antiviral properties in two natural substances: European black elderberry fruit extract and quinine. Their findings suggest that combining these two compounds could offe...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 19, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Germany Faces Severe Influenza Season with Rising Cases and Hospitalizations Germany is grappling with a severe influenza season that has already resulted in 456 deaths and 29,694 hospitalizations. The situation has worsened significantly since the start of the year, with health officials reporting a sharp increase in infections, particularly among young children. Hospitals are stru...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 18, 2025  7 months ago
Thailand Influenza News: Thailand is currently experiencing a significant rise in influenza cases, with the Public Health Ministry issuing warnings about the rapid spread of the virus. The northeastern region, particularly the provinces of Nakhon Ratchasima, Surin, Buri Ram, and Chaiyaphum, has been hit the hardest. Health officials are now urging people who exhibit flu-like symptoms to stay at ho...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 18, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Scientists Warn of Potential Human Infection Risk from H10N5 Influenza A new study has raised concerns about the emergence of a novel influenza strain, H10N5, in humans, originating from wild birds in Eurasia. Researchers from the State Key Laboratory of Virology and Biosafety at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with the University of Chinese Acade...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 18, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Understanding the Role of CXCL8 in Influenza Virus Infection A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from multiple institutions, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, has uncovered a crucial mechanism by which the influenza virus manipulates the body's immune signaling pathways to enhance its replication and spread. This Medical News...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 17, 2025  7 months ago
U.S. Medical News: Flu Deaths Rising Faster Than COVID Mortality Rates For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, influenza deaths in the United States are outpacing those caused by COVID-19. According to recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu-related deaths accounted for 2.6% of total fatalities in the country in early February, while COVID-19 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 14, 2025  7 months ago
UK Medical News: In recent weeks, the United Kingdom has witnessed a shift in respiratory virus trends. While cases of COVID-19 and seasonal flu have either stabilized or declined, human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and adenovirus infections are gradually rising. The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) suggests a shift in the dominant respiratory viruses circulating within the communi...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 14, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Influenza remains a significant global health threat, causing seasonal epidemics and posing the risk of pandemics. Currently, countries like the United States and China are facing an exponential surge in influenza infections that is also seeing hospitalizations and deaths rise. Despite advances in vaccine development and antiviral treatments, the virus continues to evolve, necessitat...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 14, 2025  7 months ago
U.S. Medical News: Flu Cases Surge Across Tennessee Tennessee is facing a severe flu season, with the state recording a significant number of influenza-like illness (ILI) cases in recent weeks. According to the latest report from the Tennessee Department of Health, a child has succumbed to the flu, marking the first pediatric flu-related death of 2025. The tragic incident was confirmed during the...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 13, 2025  7 months ago
U.S. Medical News: North Carolina Faces a Devastating Surge in Respiratory Infections North Carolina is grappling with a severe outbreak of respiratory illnesses, leading to an alarming number of deaths and an overwhelming increase in hospitalizations. According to new data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), 58 people have lost their lives due to flu-related ...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 12, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Understanding the Role of REST in Virus Infections Viruses have long been a subject of fascination and concern due to their ability to infect and manipulate host cells. One such molecular player in the complex interaction between viruses and their hosts is the Repressor Element-1 Silencing Transcription Factor (REST), also known as Neuron-Restrictive Silencer Factor (NRSF). This tra...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 11, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: A Virus That Changes Its Form to Survive Scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), have made a remarkable discovery about the influenza A virus (IAV). They found that this virus can change its shape in response to different environmental conditions, switching between spherical and filament...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 10, 2025  7 months ago
U.S. Medical News: Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses Surge Across the State Arkansas is experiencing a significant spike in flu cases, with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reporting an alarming increase in infections, hospital visits, and fatalities. The latest report, covering the fifth week of 2025, paints a concerning picture of the ongoing flu season. Arkansas Faces Severe Flu ...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 10, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: A Natural Probiotic with Promising Benefits Researchers from Blis Technologies Ltd in New Zealand have been studying a unique probiotic known as Streptococcus salivarius BLIS K12. This naturally occurring bacterium, found in the human mouth, has been recognized for its ability to inhibit harmful bacteria. Now, scientists are exploring its potential to help prevent viral infections, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 09, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Alarming Increase in Flu Cases Across Vietnam Vietnam is currently facing a sharp increase in severe influenza cases, with hospitals overwhelmed by patients suffering from serious respiratory complications. Many of these cases have escalated to critical conditions, requiring intensive care, mechanical ventilation, or even extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The rise in hospi...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 09, 2025  7 months ago
U.S. Medical News: Flu Cases Surge Across the United States The United States is experiencing one of the most intense flu seasons in over a decade, with Colorado among the worst-affected states. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza cases are rising rapidly across the country, leading to widespread concern among health professionals and the public alike...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 09, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Viruses are a major threat to human health, with many capable of causing severe illnesses. Diseases like COVID-19, influenza, hepatitis B, and even HIV all stem from viral infections that exploit the human body's cells for replication. However, our bodies are not defenseless. Scientists from several prestigious institutions, including the National Institute of Pathogen Biology at...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 08, 2025  7 months ago
U.S. Medical News: Flu Cases Continue to Rise Across Kentucky Kentucky is facing one of its worst flu seasons in recent years, with health officials reporting a rapid increase in cases statewide. Schools have been forced to close, hospitals are seeing a surge in pediatric flu patients, and vaccination rates remain worryingly low. In a tragic turn, the Kentucky Department for Public Health has con...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 06, 2025  7 months ago
U.S. Medical News: Health experts are warning of a significant surge in respiratory illnesses across Texas, with flu and COVID-19 cases increasing at an alarming rate. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, emergency room visits linked to respiratory illnesses have spiked, indicating that more people are experiencing severe symptoms requiring medical attention. Health Off...
Niikhil Prasad  Feb 05, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Influenza A virus (IAV) is one of the most dangerous and widely studied viruses in the world. It is responsible for annual flu outbreaks, causing millions of infections and thousands of deaths worldwide. The virus has an extraordinary ability to evolve and adapt, making it a constant threat to public health. Scientists from the Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza in Russia a...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 04, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: A team of researchers from Justus Liebig University Giessen-Germany, Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich-Germany, Duke University School of Medicine-USA, Wenzhou Medical University-China, Heidelberg University Hospital-Germany, and the German Center for Lung Research has made a breakthrough discovery in understanding lung regeneration following injury induced by Influenza infection....
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 03, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: A severe influenza outbreak is wreaking havoc across Japan, causing widespread panic as hospitals struggle to cope with an unprecedented influx of patients. This outbreak has shattered previous records, leaving medical facilities overwhelmed and prompting concerns among healthcare professionals. The crisis has resulted in an alarming number of severe cases, deaths, and a desperate sh...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 03, 2025  7 months ago
Medical News: Researchers from the Department of Internal Medicine at JCHO Hokkaido Hospital in Japan have proposed a new treatment for influenza by combining Kampo medicine, a traditional Japanese herbal therapy, with the antibiotic minocycline. This innovative approach aims to tackle the growing issue of antiviral drug resistance in influenza treatment. New Approach Using Traditional Japanese M...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 02, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: Influenza A H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, remains a global health concern due to its ability to mutate rapidly and resist antiviral treatments. Researchers from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia and Saveetha University in India have been investigating an innovative approach to tackling this virus. By studying compounds derived from marine bacteria, scientists have identif...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 02, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: Understanding the Influenza A Virus and Host Interactions Influenza A virus (IAV) continues to pose a significant threat to public health worldwide due to its ability to cause seasonal epidemics and occasional pandemics. While extensive research has been conducted on how the virus spreads and evolves, scientists are still uncovering the complex interactions between the virus and hum...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 02, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: Flu Outbreak in Romania Sparks Nationwide Alarm Romania is grappling with a severe flu outbreak, with health authorities raising concerns over the rapid increase in infections and hospitalizations. The National Institute for Public Health (INSP) reported a staggering 133,600 cases of flu-related respiratory infections in just one week, from January 20 to 26, marking a more than 6% r...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 01, 2025  8 months ago
U.S. Medical News: The Quad-demic - Four Major Respiratory Illnesses on the Rise The United States is experiencing a troubling surge in respiratory illnesses as four major viruses continue to spread rapidly across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised concerns over a "quad-demic" - a term being used to describe the simultaneous rise in cases of COVI...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 01, 2025  8 months ago
U.S. Medical News: Oklahoma Schools Struggle as Flu Outbreak Worsens A severe flu outbreak is sweeping through Oklahoma, leading to a surge in illnesses and forcing multiple school districts to either close their doors or shift to virtual learning. Over the past few weeks, the situation has intensified, with an increasing number of students and staff members falling ill. Schools across the state ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 31, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: A Revolutionary Approach to Combat Influenza Scientists have developed a promising new way to fight the influenza virus using near-infrared antiviral photoimmunotherapy (NIR-AVPIT). This groundbreaking treatment, developed by researchers from Medical Corporation Koujunkai, Tokai University School of Medicine, and the Genome Medical Sciences Project at the National Center for Global ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 31, 2025  8 months ago
TCM News: Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection that affects millions worldwide every year. While vaccines and antiviral drugs exist, the virus continuously mutates, leading to drug resistance and new strains that pose challenges for public health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used for centuries to treat various illnesses, and researchers are now investigating its p...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 29, 2025  8 months ago
U.S. Medical News: Surge in Influenza Cases Across Florida Florida is currently experiencing a significant spike in influenza cases, with test positivity rates reaching a staggering 32 percent, according to the latest data from the Florida State Department of Health. https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/respiratory-illness/influenza/_documents/2025-w3-flu-review.pdf   https:/...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 27, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: In a significant development, the United States has reported its first outbreak of the H5N9 bird flu in poultry. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) confirmed the event on Monday, highlighting the detection on a duck farm in Merced County, California. https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-reported-first-outbreak-h5n9-bird-flu-poultry-woah-says-202...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 27, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: A Breakthrough in Antiviral Research Researchers from the Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza, under the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, have made strides in exploring the antiviral potential of mRNA technology. In their latest study, scientists evaluated how exogenous mRNA encoding human myxovirus resistance protein A (MxA) might suppress viral infections. Th...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 26, 2025  8 months ago
U.S. Medical News: Hospitalization trends show mixed results Recent data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), released on Thursday, January 23, 2025, reveals a glimmer of hope for residents concerned about respiratory illnesses. For the first time in over a month, hospitalizations for influenza and COVID-19 have shown a slight decline, marking a potential turning point in this winter&rs...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 26, 2025  8 months ago
U.S. Medical News: The latest data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) paints a concerning picture of respiratory illness trends across the United States. As of January 24, 2025, the national influenza positivity rate has surged to 25 percent, reflecting a significant rise in cases. This increase comes as part of a broader wave of respiratory infections that inclu...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 19, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: Echinacea, a well-known herb celebrated for its immune-boosting properties, has long been a staple in traditional and modern medicine. Native to North America and historically used by Great Plains tribes like the Lakota and Sioux, Echinacea was once a remedy for ailments ranging from respiratory infections to wounds and even snake bites. In the late 1800s, it gained popularity throug...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 13, 2025  8 months ago
Health News: Nature’s Secret Weapon Against Viruses Influenza remains a significant health concern, with seasonal outbreaks causing widespread illness, especially among vulnerable populations like the elderly, children, and those with weakened immune systems. Existing treatments, including vaccines and antiviral drugs, face challenges due to the virus’s ability to rapidly mutate. As a...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 12, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: Surge in Respiratory Illnesses Across France The latest health bulletin from Santé publique France reveals a concerning rise in flu infections and hospitalizations across the nation. During the first week of January 2025, medical facilities reported a significant uptick in cases of respiratory illnesses, with influenza leading the charge.  The French health report covere...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 09, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: Influenza A, a virus responsible for frequent global outbreaks and pandemics, remains one of the most significant threats to human health worldwide. Researchers have long studied the intricate ways the virus interacts with the human immune system to evade defenses and spread rapidly. A new study, conducted by scientists from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Beijing, Peking ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 08, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: The enzyme TMPRSS2 (Transmembrane Protease Serine 2) has emerged as a critical player in understanding how certain viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses, infect human cells. This Medical News report highlights findings from researchers at the Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC) in São Paulo, Brazil, who conducted an extensive review to examine TMPRSS2's multifacet...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 07, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: Hospitals across Israel are struggling to cope with an alarming surge in respiratory infections, exacerbated by a devastating wave of influenza. Within the last 14 days, three young girls - aged five, 13, and 18 - have tragically succumbed to complications from the flu. The most recent victim, a five-year-old girl with pre-existing conditions, died at Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba after...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 06, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: The United Kingdom is grappling with a concerning surge in influenza infections, according to the latest surveillance reports from national health authorities. With data encompassing the last week of December 2024, health experts are raising alarms over the significant increase in cases, hospital admissions, and intensive care unit (ICU) occupancy linked to the virus. Human metapneum...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 05, 2025  8 months ago
Medical News: Scotland is facing a challenging winter as hospital admissions for influenza have surged dramatically. Public Health Scotland (PHS) has released new data showing a 12% increase in flu-related hospitalizations in just one week. In the week leading up to December 29, 1,537 people were admitted to hospitals due to flu complications, compared to 1,375 the previous week. This rise has dra...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 04, 2025  9 months ago
Medical News: Alarming Surge in Flu Cases South Korea is grappling with its most severe influenza outbreak since 2016, as the number of cases continues to climb at an unprecedented pace. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has reported a sharp rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases, particularly among teenagers. This alarming trend is causing concern among health officials ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 03, 2025  9 months ago
Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by a team of international researchers sheds light on the life-saving potential of anticoagulant therapy for patients suffering from non-COVID-19 pneumonia. The research team comprised experts from the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Seventh Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing-China, the University of Pittsb...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 03, 2025  9 months ago
Medical News: A Natural Solution for Respiratory Infections Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a major concern globally, causing immense health and economic challenges. These infections, which include diseases caused by SARS-CoV-2 (the virus responsible for COVID-19), Influenza A virus (IAV), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), have long plagued public health systems worldwide. Despite ad...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 30, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Influenza A virus (IAV) remains a persistent threat to global health, with the potential to cause pandemics. The virus’ capacity to mutate and spread across species emphasizes the importance of studying its interactions with the host’s immune defenses. Recently, researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand have shed light on how two key cellular proteins, HDAC1...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 25, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Rise in Respiratory Infections Across Illinois Illinois is witnessing a significant rise in various respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as families gather to celebrate the holiday season. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the state’s respiratory illness level has increased from “Low&rdqu...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 25, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: Seasonal Flu Cases Double in Short Span Switzerland is currently grappling with a notable surge in seasonal influenza cases, with numbers doubling in just one week, according to data from the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). As winter settles in, health experts are closely monitoring this trend, which has raised concerns about the strain on the healthcare system. Switzerland...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 23, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: A recent study has unveiled the complex role of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) in the progression of influenza A virus (IAV) infections, particularly its dual impact on lung health. The research, conducted by scientists from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, the University of South Australia in Adelaide, and Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, sheds light on how TLR7’s activ...

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