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Michigan flu cases surge; some kids on ventilators, health officials say - The Detroit News

The state's top health official says flu cases 'increasing exponentially' while measles and whooping cough cases remain high.

One Gut Microbe Blocks Weight Gain in Mice on a High-Fat Diet - ScienceAlert

Among the diverse community of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that call the human gut home, scientists have identified a bacterial species that can single-handedly and significantly reduce weight gain.

Old Foe Tops Expert's List of Viruses to Watch in 2026 - ScienceAlert

Multiple Sclerosis May Have Two Distinct Subtypes, Scientists Discover - ScienceAlert

There may be two distinct subtypes of multiple sclerosis, according to a new study led by scientists at University College London (UCL).

Exercise Treats Depression as Well as Therapy or Meds, Review Finds - Gizmodo

More research is needed to understand the long-term benefits of exercise on depression, however.

Flu hits Utah hard with high hospitalization rates, though doctors believe it's not a 'super flu' - KSL.com

It may not be the "super flu," but Utah flu cases have surged, Dr. Andrew Pavia said during a University of Utah Health press conference on Wednesday.

Moderate exercise ‘as effective as therapy or drugs for depression’ - The Times

Scientists conducting a review found that there were similar results from the different treatments and that the best option depended on the individual

2-year-old couldn’t move her arms or legs. She ended up on a ventilator with the flu - WSB-TV

One North Georgia little girl remains in the hospital after a flu diagnosis.

Can dogs get the flu? NYC vet explains what pet owners need to know. - Gothamist

There’s no outbreak of canine influenza in New York, but vets say social dogs should be vaccinated as a precaution.

Caffeine in Your Blood Might Affect Body Fat And Diabetes Risk, Study Shows - ScienceAlert

The levels of caffeine in your blood could affect the amount of body fat you carry, a factor that in turn could determine your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

‘Adolescent’ patient dies in flu-related case in San Mateo County - San Francisco Chronicle

The child had not received this season’s flu shot and it was unknown if they suffered from other health conditions, officials said.

COVID continues to exact heavy toll on older US adults, study suggests - CIDRAP

Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says - CNN

Flu is making people miserable from coast to coast, thanks in large part to a new strain called subclade K.

Chia Water vs. Chia Pudding: Which One Is More Digestible? - Verywell Health

Soaking chia seeds in liquid is important for making these more digestible. Is it better to soak the seeds for 30 minutes or overnight?

This Mom Filmed Herself Parenting With And Without Her ADHD Medication, And It Is A Must-See - BuzzFeed

"I wish more people understood that your meds are also for those around you."

Want to Live Forever? This Workout Plan Boosts Longevity. - Outside Magazine

OK, maybe not forever. But this four-workout-per-week plan can reduce your risk of death by about a billion percent. And it only takes 30 minutes per session.

Flu Patients Struggle to Find Tamiflu as Virus Surges Across US - Bloomberg.com

The antiviral treatment Tamiflu is in short supply in parts of the US, as patients and pharmacists battle one of the worst flu seasons in decades.

How effective is the flu shot this year? New research offers clues - NBC News

Flu is surging across most of the U.S. Amid an early, harsh season, the flu shot may be more effective than predicted against the H3N2 subclade K strain.

Prefrontal neural geometry of learned cues guides motivated behaviours - Nature

The dorsomedial prefrontal cortex encodes the value, salience and valence of learned stimuli along distinct neural dimensions, and the geometry of these representations shapes motivated behaviours in mice.

Do I Have the ‘Super Flu’? Here’s What You Need to Know - Gizmodo

Subclade K is causing plenty of misery this winter. Here's what to know.