Month: December 2021

Flu Is Back in US: Health Experts Warn of ‘Twindemic’ With COVID

Public health experts are warning of a “twindemic,” fearing rapidly rising COVID-19 cases could be joined by a flu outbreak through the holidays, potentially further overwhelming hospital resources. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads […]

Published on December 23, 2021

Boost Your Immunity With an Elderberry Cocktail

Cheers to your good health! ‘Tis the season to be drinking and feasting, but also for winter ailments. So why not have your favorite beverage double as a thirst quencher and an immune booster to ward off illness. By sipping on elderberry extract mixed into a delicious… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on December 23, 2021

No more annual flu shot? New target for universal influenza vaccine

Scientists have identified a new Achilles’ heel of influenza virus, making progress in the quest for a universal flu vaccine. Antibodies against a long-ignored section of the virus, which the team dubbed the anchor, have the potential to recognize a broad variety of flu strains, even as the virus mutates from year to year. Read […]

Published on December 23, 2021