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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Prince Edward Island's government says it will end free access to COVID-19 rapid antigen tests when its current supply runs out, citing low and stable rates of the virus over the past few months. In a ...

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Cases of Covid have been rising across ...