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Older adults might be more resistant to bird flu infections than children
A petri dish in a lab labeled Avian Flu HSN4

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Older adults might be more resistant to bird flu infections than children

New research from Penn Medicine finds that previous exposures to older flu strains prime the immune system to produce antibodies against H5N1, and children would likely benefit the most from H5N1 vaccinations.

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Pennsylvania doctors reflect on COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later
CBS News

Pennsylvania doctors reflect on COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later

Raina Merchant of the Perelman School of Medicine says that Penn Medicine had to be nimble during the COVID-19 pandemic to respond to many changes in information and optimize care for patients.

Is This Viral Trend Really the Ultimate Cure for Bloat?
Good Housekeeping

Is This Viral Trend Really the Ultimate Cure for Bloat?

Anish A. Sheth of the Perelman School of Medicine says there’s no medical evidence that topical castor oil has any medically therapeutic benefits.

When your medicine comes with a long list of side effects
Philadelphia Inquirer

When your medicine comes with a long list of side effects

In an opinion essay, Jeffrey Millstein of the Perelman School of Medicine says that doctors and medical-care teams can help manage and monitor medication side effects.

Seven popular foods that could be harming your gut
Good Housekeeping

Seven popular foods that could be harming your gut

Anish A. Sheth of the Perelman School of Medicine says that an unhealthy gut affects digestion, energy, the ability to work and socialize, and even mental health.