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Good Graphics: 10 of the best Graphic Tees from Imogene + Willie
Good Graphics: 10 of the best Graphic Tees from Imogene + Willie
Men under more pressure than ever
Men under more pressure than ever
Calling All Male Caregivers: We Are Needed Now More Than Ever
Calling All Male Caregivers: We Are Needed Now More Than Ever
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Jan , 2024
Curcumin spray shows promise in fighting SARS-CoV-2 and flu viruses
Tag: H1N1

Curcumin spray shows promise in fighting SARS-CoV-2 and flu viruses

A team of scientists from Thailand has developed a curcumin-containing oro-nasal film spray, which shows potential antiviral activity and mucosal immunity-boosting activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza viruses. The study is published in the Virology Journal. Study: A novel film spray containing curcumin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus infection and […]

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Dec , 2023
Previously unrecognized class of antibodies can broadly neutralize multiple virus strains
Tag: H1N1

Previously unrecognized class of antibodies can broadly neutralize multiple virus strains

Researchers have identified a previously unrecognized class of antibodies-;immune system proteins that protect against disease-;that appear capable of neutralizing multiple forms of flu virus. These findings, which could contribute to development of more broadly protective flu vaccines, will publish December 21st by Holly Simmons of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, US, and colleagues […]

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Oct , 2023
New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza
Tag: H1N1

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers used blood and airway sampling of morbidly obese individuals and murine models to elucidate the mechanisms underpinning severe cases of influenza among the obese population. Study: Obesity dysregulates the pulmonary antiviral immune response. Image Credit: Jarun Ontakrai/Shutterstock.com Background Their findings reveal that obesity induces deficits in […]