Increasing numbers of infants and children are missing school and other critical developmental activities because of the current triple threat. The triple threat comprises COVID-19, the seasonal flu, and a lesser-known virus. This lesser-known virus is the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and used to be a yearly virus floating around. RSV and its associated RSV […]

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Since COVID-19 took the world by storm, healthcare professionals have been tasked with finding ways to manage it. Along with vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the virus that causes COVID-19, researchers are working towards alternate prevention methods. A recent study shows that naturally sourced ionophoric polyphenols with metal ions have the potential to significantly reduce […]

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New research investigates whether particular types of gut bacteria can alter the chances of getting the flu and other respiratory infections. With every winter season comes flu season; there appears to be an annual influx of flu cases in the colder months.  Many people who catch the flu may experience symptoms such as a fever, […]

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Natural remedies for sore throats include drinking hot beverages or using salt water, lemon juice, licorice root, marshmallow root, apple cider vinegar, or essential oils. Sore throats are an extremely common health ailment, particularly in the winter. A sore throat can be painful and affect daily life due to swelling and inflammation of cells in […]

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Researchers investigated the influence of daily solar irradiation on the seasonal patterns of respiratory viral epidemics in temperate regions. It is well known that many respiratory viral epidemics, such as influenza, develop during autumn and winter in northern and southern hemisphere temperate regions. On the other hand, in equatorial regions respiratory viral epidemics are present […]

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Colds are illnesses that affect the upper respiratory tract and are caused by different strains of viruses, most commonly rhinovirus. Colds are common because there are many strains and no approved antiviral treatment.1 However, some remedies can help relieve the symptoms and at times, decrease the duration of the disease. This article will cover some […]

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New research suggests that the common cold may help prevent the spread of the flu and other respiratory viruses. Over the past decade, advancements in the detection of viral respiratory infections have allowed the ability to better diagnose these types of infections. Further, these diagnostic test results provide valuable information that can be used to […]

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A research study cautiously suggests that previous exposure to common cold viruses could play a role in the varied immune responses observed in patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Previous research by the same group showed that people unexposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus also carried memory helper T cells, a kind of immune cell, which […]

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