2018年8月13日 · New research suggests that obesity in patients who contract influenza may prolong viral shedding time and increase the risk of spreading the virus to others.

Having overweight is linked to a higher risk of getting the flu, but there are things you can do to stay healthy. Every winter like clockwork, temperatures start to drop and the flu starts to spread — and this year's flu season is no different.

2019年11月24日 · Being overweight or obese can diminish the effectiveness of a flu shot, researchers say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu season is starting to ramp up — and it's not too...

2017年7月18日 · Obesity impairs the immune response to influenza and influenza vaccination through alterations of the cellular immune system. Compared with vaccinated healthy-weight adults, vaccinated obese adults have twice the risk of influenza or influenza-like illness despite equal serological response to vaccination.

Analyze the relationship between obesity and influenza. Basal hormone milieu, defective response of both innate and adaptive immune system and sedentariness are major determinants in the severity of influenza viral infection in obese patients.

2024年4月26日 · Resting and staying hydrated can help you get over the flu fast. Taking antivirals within 48 hours of symptom onset can also help you bounce back faster. The flu is a highly contagious...

The flu can lead to weight loss primarily due to a combination of decreased appetite and increased metabolic rate. During illness, the body's immune response raises metabolism, burning more calories. Simultaneously, many individuals experience nausea, leading to reduced food intake, creating a caloric deficit.

2016年4月15日 · Worldwide, the rate of severe influenza in the obese and morbidly obese population was disproportionate to that of the general population. This risk factor has now been recognized presumably due to the increasing prevalence of obesity.

2018年8月2日 · Obesity increases a person's risk for severe complications from influenza, including hospitalization and even death. It may also play a role in how flu spreads, according to a new study published...

2023年9月7日 · Ever noticed an increase on the scale after having flu? Read this article to find out why having flu can sometimes make you gain weight and what to do about it!