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The flu is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind, as we can trace back its symptoms in writings dating as early as the fifth century B.C. The first one to point out the symptoms of the flu (although he doesn’t name it “flu” per say) is Hippocrates, commonly regarded as the Father of […]

Two illnesses that occur commonly throughout the world are influenza and the common cold. Few people know the differences between these two illnesses, and in this article, we’ll do our best when it comes to showing you how the afflictions are both alike and different.
Both the common cold and the flu are respiratory illnesses that […]

One type of sickness that almost everyone has become familiar with over their life is the flu. Few realize exactly what influenza is, however, and understanding the problem can be very helpful when it comes to preventing yourself from getting the flu in the future. In this article, we’ll give you a basic overview of […]

Oftentimes, the two diseases are thrown in the same category and the terms “flu” and “cold” are misused. This happens for a good reason, as both diseases have a shared set of common symptoms, they are both affected by external factors such as weather and they can be treated similarly, to some extent. Still, you […]

A flu pandemic is not only a disaster in what regards the human death toll, but also in how our societies change during and after such an event. Oftentimes, dramatic changes will occur during such a pandemic with the normal lives of the inhabitants of the affected area being shattered. Socially, a flu pandemic has […]

When it comes to having the flu, the more that you know about the virus, the better chance you have of getting over it quickly and efficiently. In this article, we’ll do the best we can when it comes to answering the questions that people commonly ask about the influenza virus.
Question: Is the ‘stomach flu’ […]

The flu has been a major cause of death over the last century, with over 50 million people losing their lives to the disease and hundreds of millions more being affected. During the Spanish Flu only (1918-1920), 4% of the total World population was afflicted with the virus and 25 million people were reported dead […]

The influenza virus has been around for centuries, and every year, it predictably strikes, with new strains replacing the old and rendering vaccines useless. Most flu strains are easily fought off by the human immune system, but sometimes, flu strains can arise that we have no immunities to. The avian flu is one such strain, […]

When it comes to getting over an illness, many go to the doctor for treatment. However, there are others who cast aside modern medicine in favor of down-to-earth home remedies. The flu can be a particularly troublesome illness that can cause you to really feel down in the dumps due to the long list of […]

The influenza viruses causes millions of people across the world to come down with some very annoying symptoms, and it can even lead to death in some cases. It’s a type of illness that is very common, but not many people understand it. In this article, we’ll examine some of the myths that surround the […]