The systemic inflammation caused by a flu infection is known to increase short-term risk of heart problems, and the flu ...

The choice had glaring implications, apparently tied to a powerful effect: reduced inflammation.

HealthDay News — Influenza vaccination may offer cardiovascular protection even when it does not prevent infection, according to a study published online April 2 in Eurosurveillance.

Many people think of the flu as a seasonal illness that causes fever, cough, and tiredness. However, scientists are learning ...

Getting a flu shot is often seen as a simple way to avoid fever, cough, and body aches during winter. However, new research ...

Influenza vaccination could significantly reduce the risk of influenza-associated heart attack and stroke even among people ...

As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn't work very well, with one of its worst effectiveness rates in more than a decade. A new strain that dominated the early ...