Is 'man flu' real or not? Men feel sicker with flu

Men seem to feel sicker more often than women when they have the flu. The term 'man flu' is also doing the rounds, but whether this is really the case remains to be seen. According to HLN, research has been done into whether men do or do not get sicker with the flu.

According to the source, men may have a weaker immune response to the flu virus, which means they feel sick for longer. The difference in how men and women experience the flu may also be due to social factors. For example, men are more likely to report sick than women, to show that they are ill.

It is still unclear how big the difference is between men and women. The research into 'man flu' is still ongoing. HLN reports that more research is needed to determine whether men really get sicker than women with the flu.

This report is a summary based on the source mentioned and is not medical advice. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have any complaints.