flu

Headline numbers: Why are winter death rates so high?

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

There has been a considerable increase in the numbers of people dying in England and Wales so far this year.

Lowest ever winter deaths recorded

Posted in Medicine on 29th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Last winter was notably warmer than in previous years and had a relatively mild flu season which contributed to the lower number of deaths.

What Penguins Can Teach Us About Flu Pandemics

Posted in Featured, Science on 18th May, 2014
by Alex Muller

Avian influenza has been a pain for public health officials for nearly a century.