This year’s flu outbreak is shaping up to be the worst in a decade. Why does it vary so much season to season?
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Don’t add the flu to your holiday haul
While there is always a potential danger of contracting the flu, several measures can help protect you and your loved ones.
The “mad” scientist: fact or fiction?
Like many fictional characters, the mad scientist figure has its basis in real life.
Superbugs: Why antibiotic resistance is a fast-growing crisis
Antibiotic resistance occurs when a bacteria, fungi, or parasite is no longer curable by medicines previously able to treat them.
Cold or flu? Early signs can help determine when to see your doctor
Early on the infections share many overlapping symptoms.
Going viral: Why are fast-spreading viruses becoming so common?
While mechanisms of viruses are complex, the reasons behind their spread aren’t.