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Johnson & Johnson's flu drug succeeds in mid-stage trial

 Diversified healthcare company Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday its experimental flu drug significantly reduced the presence of the virus in patients with a type of influenza in a mid-stage study.

Study shows fatty acids could lead to flu drug

 A compound derived from fats found in fish oils prevents death in influenza-virus-infected mice, even at advanced stages of disease, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Cell.

New drug developed to combat flu pandemic

A new drug has been proven to be effective in preventing the spread of different strains of influenza in laboratory models - including resistant strains of the virus,