WHO declares JN.1 a COVID variant of interest as it spreads widely

by Robin FosterThe new COVID variant known as JN.1 was named a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, which means health officials are now closely tracking its ra

Updated on: December 28,2023

WHO declares JN.1 a COVID variant of interest as it spreads widely

by Robin FosterThe new COVID variant known as JN.1 was named a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, which means health officials are now closely tracking its ra

Updated on:December 28,2023

Shared symptoms of Chikungunya virus, rheumatoid arthritis may cloud diagnosis

by Michael C. Purdy,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA virus spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito can cause symptoms very similar to rheumatoid arthritis, researchers at Wash

Updated on: May 13,2024

Shared symptoms of Chikungunya virus, rheumatoid arthritis may cloud diagnosis

by Michael C. Purdy,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA virus spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito can cause symptoms very similar to rheumatoid arthritis, researchers at Wash

Updated on:May 13,2024

COVID-19 in babies: What to expect

by Shidan Tosif and Sarah McNab,The ConversationCredit: Sandeep Kashyap from PexelsParents are understandably worried about what would happen if their infant caught COVID-19. Babies may be consi

Updated on: April 10,2024

COVID-19 in babies: What to expect

by Shidan Tosif and Sarah McNab,The ConversationCredit: Sandeep Kashyap from PexelsParents are understandably worried about what would happen if their infant caught COVID-19. Babies may be consi

Updated on:April 10,2024

Antibodies produced by SARS-CoV-2 variants vary in ability to neutralise other variants of the virus

by The Francis Crick InstituteColorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample. Image

Updated on: April 22,2024

Antibodies produced by SARS-CoV-2 variants vary in ability to neutralise other variants of the virus

by The Francis Crick InstituteColorized scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic cell (green) heavily infected with SARS-COV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample. Image

Updated on:April 22,2024

WHO says COVID vaccines saved at least 1.4 mn lives in Europe

JANUARY 16, 2024 Editors' notesCredit: Maksim Goncharenok from PexelsAt least 1.4 million lives have been saved in Europe thanks to COVID vaccines, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, r

Updated on: March 14,2024

WHO says COVID vaccines saved at least 1.4 mn lives in Europe

JANUARY 16, 2024 Editors' notesCredit: Maksim Goncharenok from PexelsAt least 1.4 million lives have been saved in Europe thanks to COVID vaccines, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, r

Updated on:March 14,2024

Scientists close in on TB blood test that could detect millions of silent spreaders

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsScientists have taken a major step towards developing a blood test that could identify millions of people who unknowingly spread

Updated on: March 28,2024

Scientists close in on TB blood test that could detect millions of silent spreaders

byUniversity of SouthamptonCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsScientists have taken a major step towards developing a blood test that could identify millions of people who unknowingly spread

Updated on:March 28,2024

New mpox virus: Why is it spreading so quickly? | DW News

Updated on: August 16,2024

New mpox virus: Why is it spreading so quickly? | DW News

Updated on:August 16,2024

Why you shouldn't be afraid to start running after middle age

by Alister Hart, The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs someone who started marathon running in midlife, I know how many aches and pains (and doubts) you can have if you take on the chall

Updated on: May 14,2024

Why you shouldn't be afraid to start running after middle age

by Alister Hart, The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs someone who started marathon running in midlife, I know how many aches and pains (and doubts) you can have if you take on the chall

Updated on:May 14,2024

Scientists discover hidden army of lung flu fighters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024by Jules Bernstein,University of California - RiversideThis image illustrates the very beginning stages of an influenza (flu) infection in the respiratory tract. Credit: CDCScie

Updated on: March 15,2024

Scientists discover hidden army of lung flu fighters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024by Jules Bernstein,University of California - RiversideThis image illustrates the very beginning stages of an influenza (flu) infection in the respiratory tract. Credit: CDCScie

Updated on:March 15,2024

About Antiviral Drugs – Baloxavir

Updated on: January 25,2025

About Antiviral Drugs – Baloxavir

Updated on:January 25,2025

Oropouche Fever: Rising Public Health Concern in South America

Updated on: June 08,2024

Oropouche Fever: Rising Public Health Concern in South America

Updated on:June 08,2024

Whiteness as a fundamental determinant of health in rural America

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhite people in rural America have unique factors that drive worse health outcomes than their urban counterparts, prompting

Updated on: December 25,2024

Whiteness as a fundamental determinant of health in rural America

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhite people in rural America have unique factors that drive worse health outcomes than their urban counterparts, prompting

Updated on:December 25,2024