Influenza is much more than just a nasty cold – it is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases worldwide, claiming around half a million lives every year. What makes it particularly insidious is ...

Dear A.T.R.: Both colds and influenza (the "flu") are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused ...

How the flu sensor works: 1. An infected or sick person chews gum. 2. Enzymes in the virus release the flavourings contained in the gum. 3. The person perceives the substances and recognises the ...

B.C. residents can book an appointment through the province’s Get Vaccinated program, which sends out text messages, by calling the Get Vaccinated centre at 1-833-838-2323 or by checking with a local ...

A new taste-based influenza sensor targets viral neuraminidase to enable rapid, accessible detection—offering a potential low ...

Researchers examine the effectiveness of a novel taste-based sensor for the early detection of influenza infection.

Flu could quickly be diagnosed at home by simply chewing gum, suggests a new study. With flu season fast approaching, scientists say the taste-based influenza test would remove the need for taking ...

Community-acquired pneumonia is a major global health challenge that disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control said Tuesday that influenza-related outpatient and emergency ...