In a study of newborn piglets, infection with influenza A was associated with disruptions in the piglets' nasal and gut microbiomes, and with potentially detrimental changes in gene activity in the ...

Evaluating inflammatory biomarkers as predictors of outcomes and immune-related adverse events (irAE) in the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (BTCRC) LUN16-081 phase II clinical trial. This is an ...

Scientists investigating how influenza viruses replicate within cells "accidentally" discovered that different flu viruses ...

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that can lead to serious complications. Knowing the symptoms, risk factors, and prevention methods is crucial for protecting ...

Steady rise in cases, especially among children and the elderly, prompts experts to urge vaccination and better hygiene to ...

Researchers have uncovered why older adults are more vulnerable to severe flu. The culprit is a protein called ApoD, which rises with age and disrupts the body’s ability to fight infection. This ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I contracted influenza A nine weeks ago, which was confirmed by a nasal swab. I had my regular flu vaccine in mid-November, but it was no match for this virulent strain. I was sicker ...

Prof Stavros Selemidis and his team have uncovered why influenza hits harder during pregnancy, and what that means for mothers and their babies ...

A new year might mean new viral threats. Influenza A is a perennial threat. The virus infects a wide range of animals and has the ability to mutate rapidly. The most recent influenza pandemic – caused ...

H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).