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If you delay your decision to be vaccinated, when the flu season is well underway, your chance of becoming infected increase significantly. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Protect yourself from flu this season

Here's all you need to know about flu vaccination and all the factors you need to be mindful about to protect yourself...

21 May 2019 6:47 PM IST

Researchers have found that low humidity is a key reason why people are more likely to get sick and even die from flu during winter. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Dry air during winters can trigger the flu

Here's why people more likely to get sick during winter.

14 May 2019 2:54 PM IST

Pregnancy amplifies the pressures people face in modern life (Photo: AFP)

Pregnant women at higher risk of flu complications

Findings also stated that even extremely obese people are at high risk of the complications.

20 Dec 2018 10:03 AM IST

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Obesity not linked with respiratory illness

Acute respiratory illness includes symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat and difficulty breathing.

1 March 2018 11:15 AM IST

It turns out theres been little research on the risks of catching a cold or flu during air travel. (Photo: Pixabay)

Want to avoid the flu while flying? Try a window seat

It turns out there's been little research on the risks of catching a cold or flu during air travel.

20 March 2018 4:01 PM IST

People who suffer from cardiovascular disease, and have a normal intake of vitamin D, reduce their mortality risk by 30%. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D: Knight in shining armour for malnourished kids

High energy food sachets are the standard treatment for the condition, but they contain relatively modest amounts of...

2 May 2018 4:25 PM IST

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Flu? Rapid test results may delay antiviral therapy

Decision-making for antiviral medication based on RIAT results should be discouraged, experts say.

11 Jun 2018 2:17 PM IST

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Migrating birds create flu bonanza for scientists to study

Researchers carefully step around the nesting crabs to scoop up the evidence - potentially flu-infected bird droppings.

28 Jun 2018 3:33 PM IST

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Flu virus can now be slowed down

Here is what a new study has found.

24 Jun 2018 11:23 AM IST

Its important to study dogs because the canine heart is a remarkably similar model to the human cardiovascular system (Photo: Pixabay)

Pet dogs could cause the next big flu outbreak in humans

Deadly new strains of virus can jump from pets to owners, researchers warn a new vaccine may be needed to fight it.

6 Jun 2018 11:44 AM IST

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Does obesity play role in how flu spreads

Obesity can alter the body's immune response and lead to chronic inflammation.

2 Aug 2018 1:57 PM IST

Running can make people feel strong and confident (Photo: Pixabay)

Fight cold with exercise!

Exercise could help people exposed to extreme temperatures protect themselves from the cold.

15 Aug 2018 6:29 PM IST