Common cold prevention: How a nose spray could be a ‘game-changer'

Researchers in Maryland are testing an experimental treatment designed to block common respiratory viruses – from colds, the flu and even COVID-19 – from getting you sick.

Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

Stanford researchers develop breakthrough nasal spray vaccine that could potentially protect against a variety of infections, ...

‘Universal’ nasal spray vax could protect against Covid, flu — and even allergies

One potential new treatment could be a game-changer when it comes to universal protection against a variety of illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and spring pollen.

TikTok Allergy Doc's Dos and Don'ts for Surviving Pollen Season: 'Make a Date with Your Nose' (Exclusive)

TikTok allergist Dr. Zachary Rubin, whose new book dives into understanding all types of allergies, says people should start preparing for spring: "Pollen's about to mess with you." ...

The nine viruses circulating in Wales making people ill right now

Nine viruses are responsible for most infectious illnesses circulating in Wales right now. The latest figures from Public Health Wales show which infections are causing people to fall ill across the ...

Universal vaccine to treat colds, flu and COVID developed – and a new study suggests it just might work

A nasal spray vaccine that puts your immune system on permanent high alert – and could one day protect against flu, COVID and future pandemics.
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COVID’s origins: what we do and don’t know

Researchers summarize key insights from the world’s first comprehensive investigation into how a pandemic started.
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The Winter Virus Surge: How to Tell Flu, RSV, COVID & Norovirus Apart

What used to be a predictable “cold and flu season” has evolved into a formidable “triple threat” of the flu, RSV, and COVID-19—and now, the highly contagious norovirus is joining the headlines. For ...
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Scientists create universal nasal spray vaccine that protects against COVID, flu, and pneumonia

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have unveiled a bold new kind of “universal” vaccine that could one day protect against everything from COVID-19 and the flu to bacterial pneumonia and even common ...

The Benefits and Drawbacks of At-Home STI Testing

You can get at-home medical tests for everything from Covid-19 to drug testing to hormone levels or food sensitivities. You can examine your gut, your blood, or even your DNA. At-home STI tests use ...
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Stanford scientists test ‘universal’ nasal vaccine against viruses, bacteria

Researchers at Stanford University have developed and tested a single nasal spray vaccine in animals that they say could offer protection against a wide range of respiratory viruses and bacteria, ...
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Using saliva to detect disease holds promise, but it's not perfected yet

Easier than a blood test, saliva tests have the potential to detect cavities, infections and even cancer. But a lack of ...