Super Bowl Fever (of 102 Degrees)
Wash your hands, football fans: Sending a team to the Super Bowl increases a town's flu deaths by 18 percent.
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Fighting Flu Without Shots
Researchers take a first step toward combatting influenza without the need for seasonal vaccines.
Doctors Are Not Prescribing the Right Kind of Drugs for the Flu
If you come down with the flu, your doctor is more likely than not to write out a prescription for the wrong type of drug.
The Devastation of 1918: Finding Pockets of Hope in the Great Flu Pandemic
The influenza pandemic of 1918 has taught us many lessons and, according to new research, some of them are decidedly low-tech.
Should We Be Worried About the Bird Flu Outbreak?
There is a good chance that the world isn't going to end.
What to Tell Your Friends Who Won’t Get a Flu Shot
All but two of the 50 states are now reporting widespread flu activity, according to the latest data…
Sneezing is a Game Changer
How to change minds about the need for health care reform? Get out your handkerchief.
Flu Vaccine Inoculates Against Antibiotic Overuse
Researchers have found that greater use of flu shots was accompanied by a reduction in prescriptions for antibiotics — a blessing for those concerned about overuse.