Osteoporosis Drugs Effective in Killing Flu Viruses

Full story: ABC News

Two existing drugs used to treat osteoporosis may be effective in killing influenza viruses, including the new H1N1 swine flu and the H5N1 bird flu viruses, researchers in Hong Kong have found.

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