Influenza Monitor, May 27, 2010 When writing about influenza, it can be difficult to report on cutting-edge research. One has to carefully apply terms like “breakthrough.” One also has to avoid terms like “miracle cure.” A universal flu vaccine, that can provide extended protection across a variety of recombitant influenza viruses represents the pinnacle for [...]
Influenza Monitor, May 26, 2010 The most significant failure in the global public health response to pandemic H1N1 was the lack of sufficient vaccine supplies in time for the second wave of H1N1. According to reporting from the World Health Organization (WHO) H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Task Force, global influenza vaccine production continues to fall well [...]
Influenza Monitor, May 25, 2010 With the passage of time, H1N1 has been quiet in the USA. No states have reported widespread or regional flu activity for five consecutive weeks. Doctor visits for Influenza-like Illness (ILI) are below baseline across all ten CDC regions. On the international front, H1N1 has receded across much of the [...]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, research suggests eating chocolate may have a positive impact on stroke. USA Today, Feb. 11, 2010 Valentine’s Day Chocolate at 10% Off – Chocolate.com A new analysis, which involved a review of three prior studies, suggests eating about a bar [...]
Influenza Monitor, February 7, 2010 According to the latest influenza surveillance from CDC, no states have reported widespread flu activity for four consecutive weeks. However, pneumonia and influenza (P&I) mortality as a percentage of recorded deaths was 8.1% and is hovering above epidemic threshold (7.8%). One expert, speaking on background said the H1N1 epidemic has [...]
The Power of Berries NY Times, The Well, Jan. 22, 2010 Several studies show that people who eat diets high in fruits and vegetables have lower cancer rates. Now a large body of research suggests that berries may be among the most potent cancer-fighting fruits. Berries contain a number of healthful compounds including vitamins A, [...]
Influenza Monitor, January 24, 2010 Despite substantial development efforts that go into antiviral drugs and vaccines for influenza, viruses are able to develop resistance due to their high mutation rates. In a recent issue of Nature, a team of German moleclar biologists make the case that by targeting host rather than viral factors, it may [...]
Op-Ed: 2009 in Review Influenza Monitor Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:40pm EST As 2009 comes to a close, an estimated 60 million Americans have been vaccinated for H1N1. This represents a remarkable achievement. Despite waning H1N1 infection rates in the U.S., recent surveys show that half of all Americans desire the vaccine. While HHS handling [...]
Scientists discover natural flu-fighting proteins CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2009 (Reuters) U.S. researchers have discovered antiviral proteins in cells that naturally fight off influenza infections, a finding that may lead to better ways to make vaccines and protect people against the flu. The scientists “used a new research technique called RNA interference in which they systematically [...]
Echinacea Helps Colds, Major Review Shows NY Times | Health: July 24, 2007 Echinacea helps banish colds. Echinacea has no effect on colds. The verdict seems to shift with each new scientific study of the herbal remedy. In the latest twist, a review of more than 700 studies has concluded that echinacea has a substantial [...]
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