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28% Delhi household have one or more member with flu-like symptoms: Survey

A new survey has revealed that 28 percent of surveyed households in the national capital have one or more member showing flu-like symptoms

In flu season, virus symptoms spark Covid 3.0 fear among kids

But post-monsoon, some clinicians have noticed a surge in paediatric Covid cases.

Moderna to develop single-dose booster shot for Covid-19 and flu

US drug maker Moderna has announced the development of a single-dose vaccine candidate that is a combination of a Covid-19 booster as well as a seasonal flu jab.

Australian clinical trial finds vitamin D does not ward off colds, flu

An Australian randomised controlled trial of vitamin D supplements has found they do not protect most people from developing colds, flu and other acute respiratory infections

A lucky break? Covid-19 measures seem to have killed the flu season

In New York City, influenza-like illnesses' numbers are running at less than one-third of the recent norm for the first half of December

Fears of 'twindemic': Here is how flu symptoms differ from Covid-19

There are at least 100 viruses that can cause the common cold, but only four that cause seasonal flu

Common cold in past may provide protection from Covid-19: Report

People who have had a bout of seasonal or common cold in the past may get some protection from COVID-19, according to a study which suggests that immunity to the disease is likely to last a long time

Covid-19: Most homemade masks block large cough droplets, says study

Scientists examined the effectiveness of common household fabrics used in homemade masks in blocking droplets generated by coughing and sneezing, and have found that they are considerably protective

Here's how Covid-induced smell loss differs from that caused by common cold

Researchers wanted to see if their smell and taste test scores could help discriminate between Covid-19 patients and those with a heavy cold

Virus with 'pandemic potential' identified in China, but no real threat yet

Despite five years of extensive exposure of humans to the virus, there's no evidence of it spreading from one person to another

New strain of flu virus with 'pandemic potential' found in China: Report

A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been found in China by scientists, the media reported.

Is the loss of your sense of smell and taste an early sign of coronavirus?

More research is needed to understand this link, but it may provide a low-cost, practical indicator of which people should self-isolate or get further testing

High fat, low carb Keto diet may improve ability to fight flu: Report

In earlier studies, they had also found that a ketogenic diet blocked formation of inflammasomes.

Scientists identify new protein to treat flu symptoms, cut down death risk

Effect of retrocyclin-101 (RC-101) protein was tested on human cells

Drinking tea, red wine may protect against flu: Study

A compound found in these beverages can boost the immune system