The disease originally was nicknamed swine flu because the virus that causes the d isease originally jumped to humans from the live pigs in which it evolved. The virus is a "reassortant" -- a mix of ...

Dr. Greg Poland answers the question: 'What AreTamiflu And Relenza?' May 27, 2009 -- Question:What are Tamiflu and Relenza? Answer:There are two different antiviral medications that can be used to ...

The regional health authorities of Spain’s Cataluña region have officially informed the World Health Organisation (WHO) and ...

As international fears of a swine flu pandemic rise, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to combat the outbreak. Swine flu is a ...

The FDA is cracking down on retailers marketing products to treat or cure virus. Oct. 31, 2009— -- The frustration of long lines and the short supply of H1N1 flu vaccine is bad enough. But the ...

Concern that the world could be on the brink of the first influenza pandemic in more than 40 years escalated Sunday as France, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Spain reported potential new cases in which ...

Researchers have developed a new type of flu treatment that could have a dramatic impact on the fight against influenza and potentially, other viruses too. This method involves an antibody cocktail, ...

A new combination of drugs, including a compound present in chocolate, can treat several influenza strains, including bird and swine flu, a new study has found. The drug combination of chocolate ...