Articles for Tag: "virus"

5 common hand-washing mistakes 
5 common hand-washing mistakes
Flu season is peaking late this year. Here’s how to properly protect yourself.
Proof men feel worse when ill 
Proof men feel worse when ill
Researchers find that estrogen protects women from the most aggressive symptoms of the virus.
CDC working on new flu shot 
CDC working on new flu shot
An updated formulation will protect against the H3N2 virus. Find out more.
Scientists discover aggressive new strain of HIV 
Scientists discover aggressive new strain of HIV
Learn more about the latest form of this deadly virus.
Why people get sick in winter 
Why people get sick in winter
Researchers found that the common cold virus replicates faster when temperatures are low.
Hug more to stay healthy? 
Hug more to stay healthy?
For those who are stressed out, a hug may ward off illness.
Why getting your flu shot should be top priority 
Why getting your flu shot should be top priority
Ebola has been getting the headlines, but one physician explains why flu is the greater risk to the U.S.