Press Association
Daily politics briefing: February 13
A look at the key figures and dates in the world of politics on February 13 as Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he hoped a combination of vaccines and new treatments will mean Covid-19 could be a “treatable disease” by the end of the...
Curated Video
Avian Flu Is Affecting The Poultry Industry As The Holidays Approach
Bird flu, in the U.S. and abroad, is pushing poultry prices up ahead of Thanksgiving.
Curated Video
Hospitals Are Bracing For COVID, RSV And The Flu Amid The Holidays
Learn how to protect yourself, plus get a couple of other wellness tips to make Thanksgiving a safe and healthy one.
Press Association
Steve Barclay makes hospital visit as NHS struggles with bed shortages
Health Secretary Steve Barclay visits Watford General Hospital hearing about the new hospital redevelopment plans. It comes as the NHS continues to struggle with bed shortages and a surge in winter viruses.
Curated Video
FDA Warns Purell To Stop Promoting Unproven Health Claims
The FDA sent a letter to Purell over some of its advertised health claims.
CBS
Cbs News: Flu Season Hitting Its Peak in 43 States
The flu appears to be taking the nation by storm even for those who received flu shots this year. Catch this story from the CBS News medical correspondent. [1:43]
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science Behind the News: Influenza & Flu Vaccines
The biology of a flu virus, how it is spread, how it manifests itself in the human body, and how to protect oneself through vaccination and preventative practices are explained. [4:02]
AsapSCIENCE
Asap Science: Does Being Cold Make You Sick?
Can being cold give you a cold? Learn what is really happening in your body when you get chilled.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Prevention and Treatment: Flu Vaccine Efficacy
Find out just how useful the flu vaccine actually is at preventing the flu! Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational purposes only....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Pathology: When Flu Viruses Attack!
Learn how flu viruses get into and out of your cells using Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase proteins on their surface. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. These videos do not provide medical advice...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Human Face of Big Data: Google Predicts the Flu
Until recently, the only way to detect a flu epidemic was by accumulating information submitted by doctors about patient visits. This process took about two weeks to reach the CDC - much too long to be effective. In an effort to improve...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Influenza Research
Why does the flu affect different people differently? We'll hear about new research into what makes the virus work.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: How Do You Fend Off the Flu?
What are some strategies people can use to protect themselves from getting the flu? An expert offers advice. Aired Jan. 18, 2013 [17:35 min]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Mild Winter May Be Keeping Flu Bugs at Bay
This year's flu season is off to a later start than any other year on record, according to the CDC.