Kidney disease hampers immune response to the flu

A new study reveals that kidney disease compromises the survival of infection-fighting cells and reduces the immune response to the flu.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Jan. 10, 2025 ~6 min

How well do combo tests for COVID and flu work?

New combination tests for flu and COVID-19 are here. An expert explains everything you need to know about the new tests.

Emory University • futurity
Oct. 15, 2024 ~8 min


COVID could protect you from severe flu

New research in mice finds that having recovered from COVID had a protective effect against the worst effects of the flu.

Rockefeller University • futurity
Oct. 1, 2024 ~9 min

A flu shot after having the flu may boost immunity

A new study in animals suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity, researchers say.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Sept. 30, 2024 ~5 min

Meat production tied to animal-to-human disease outbreaks

Intensive meat production may have contributed to a large increase in animal-to-human disease outbreaks occurring in Asian countries.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
Aug. 1, 2024 ~7 min

Flu viruses have 2 paths to infect cells

Most flu viruses enter human or animal cells through specific pathways on their surface. Researchers have now found a second entry pathway.

Kurt Bodenmueller-U. Zurich • futurity
July 19, 2024 ~4 min

Bird flu sticks around on milking machines

New findings underscore the heightened risk of bird flu exposure for dairy farm workers.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
July 11, 2024 ~4 min

Gut bacteria may affect respiratory infection severity

Bacteria in the gut influence how susceptible mice are to respiratory virus infections and the severity of these infections, research finds.

LaTina Emerson-Georgia State • futurity
Feb. 2, 2024 ~5 min


COVID, flu, allergies, or something else? Tips for virus season

An expert shares tips to help you and your loved ones navigate a season of flu, COVID, RSV, and more.

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 2, 2024 ~8 min

Why this year’s virus season could be different

An epidemiologist explains what you should know for respiratory virus season after last year's "tripledemic" of flu, COVID, and RSV.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Aug. 21, 2023 ~8 min

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