Just One Workout Can Double Your Flu-Fighting Chances

Considering how terrible this year’s flu is, odds are good that you’ve already become a languid pile of festering contagions. And in case you’ve managed to evade the virus thus far, get thee a flu shot ASAP, obviously—but then go work out. It may just double your chances of staying plague-free. More »

Crystal Meth Could Stave Off the Flu

As winter draws in, the threat of flu looms large. But getting a preventative shot might not be the best line of defense any more—because new research suggests a small dose of crystal meth might be effective, too. More »

How Twitter Can Predict When Individuals Will Get Sick [Medicine]

If you’ve been walking around a public place lately, you’ve come in contact with a lot of people. Some of those people may have been sick. And if you’ve been hanging around enough of them as they cough and sneeze, then you might be about to get sick too. More »