Chocolate-Inspired Flu Drug Promises Greater Effectiveness Against Resistant Viruses

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Flu continues to affect the global population annually, generating unpredictable mutations that challenge the effectiveness of existing vaccines and treatments. In the United States, the cost of seasonal flu reaches approximately $87 billion per year, and pandemics, such as the 2009 swine flu, have generated even greater losses. Estimates for future health crises indicate a financial impact of up to $4.4 trillion. In addition to seasonal forms, bird flu outbreaks remain a serious problem,