Nutrients may help older people fight flu
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NEW YORK  - A nutritional supplement containing antioxidants, minerals and other nutrients can boost immune function in frail older people living in nursing homes, researchers report.
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Vitamin E supplements ward off colds in the elderly and may help some seniors avoid upper respiratory tract infections that can prove deadly, researchers said on Tuesday.
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Vitamin E supplements ward off colds in  the elderly and may help some seniors avoid upper respiratory  tract infections that can prove deadly, researchers said on  Tuesday.
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New research suggests that giving flu vaccine in a novel way can stretch doses and protect more people, but it didnât work as well in those over 60 and is too experimental to be used to ease this yearâs shortage, experts say.
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Vitamin D is best known for building strong bones, but it may have another benefit: longevity.
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Scientists find a way to make cells effectively immune to flu and other viruses.
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MONDAY, Feb. 14 (HealthDay News) -- A sophisticated statistical analysis finds that influenza vaccination is not as effective at reducing deaths among older Americans as the raw numbers might imply.
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TORONTO -- A new Canadian study suggests a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish such as salmon and sardines, and in fish-oil capsules, can help keep Alzheimer&#39;s disease at bay.
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Omega-3 fatty acids, found in soy, fish and other oils and known to provide a range of health benefits, may help protect against Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.
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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - People who went to a Fergus Falls clinic to get a flu shot didn&#39;t receive the vaccine they wanted. Instead, they received an old-fashioned remedy for warding off the flu.
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Echinacea may not only help reduce the symptoms of a cold but may help prevent infection with some cold viruses, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
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A Dutch study suggests elderly people who receive a yearly influenza vaccination have reduced risk of death from all causes. Influenza-associated morbidity and mortality increase with age, especially for individuals
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Getting an annual flu vaccine may not save the lives of seniors, and health officials may want to look at other ways to protect the elderly, researchers said on Monday.
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Drinking fruit and vegetable juices frequently may cut the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, research suggests.
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Drinking fruit and vegetable  juices frequently could help stave of Alzheimer's disease in  individuals at risk for developing the disease, research  suggests.
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High doses of vitamin E, often viewed as a panacea for cancer, heart disease and other illnesses, actually increase the risk of death slightly among the elderly and infirm, researchers said Wednesday.
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With flu vaccines in short supply, federal health officials are advising the nation's elderly to get vaccinated against pneumonia, the most common serious complication of the flu.