Empowering Patient Perspectives in Influenza Research and Management: A Comprehensive Review of Patient-Reported Outcomes

• by Elizabeth Meda-Monzón, Paloma Muñoz-Aguirre, Barbara Aída Flores-Aldana, Chad Gwaltney, José Bartelt-Hofer

• February 21, 2026

Vaccines May Do More for Aging Bodies

Research shows vaccines for flu, shingles, RSV, and covid may also lower risks of dementia, heart disease, and hospitalization in older adults.

• by Paula Span

• January 14, 2026

• 8 min

Study Maps US States Most Vulnerable to Flu

Machine learning analysis identifies 11 jurisdictions—including the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Hawaii—with the highest vulnerability to influenza-like illness.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• March 10, 2026

• 3 min

Who Decides When a Doctor Steps Back?

Cognitive decline, credentialing, and why “I’ll know” often isn’t enough.

• by Paula Span

• February 4, 2026

• 7 min