Flu Mystery Solved: Why It Flourishes in Winter

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 00:14 in Astronomy & Space

Why the flu is worse in winter than summer has long baffled scientists. A new finding suggests that the virus multiplies when it's cold because the humidity of the air is lower.

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