Tuberculosis is caused by airborne bacteria, which mostly attack the lungs. Around a quarter of the world's population is thought to have tuberculosis, yet only about 5-10 per cent develop symptoms.
Scientists discovered that, at the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, where the first clusters of Covid-19 were detected, hundreds of samples taken from swabs of the walls, floors, and machines were scraped.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is the epicentre of the current mpox outbreak, recording around 27,000 cases and more than 1,100 deaths since January last year. The new clade Ib strain of the virus is now spreading rapidly in Kenya and other African countries, also reaching Sweden.
The illness comes at a critical time for Biden, who is battling pressure from fellow Democrats to end his re-election bid amid concerns over his age. His rival Donald Trump is headlining a successful convention and is gaining ground in several battleground states after an assassination attempt.
The European Commission was tasked with organising the joint procurement of vaccines during the pandemic and leading negotiations with manufacturers. It refused to grant complete access to COVID-19 vaccine contracts worth $2.9 million to a group of EU lawmakers.
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, after testing negative for COVID-19, attended Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding reception with his wife, Twinkle Khanna. Watch the couple grace the star-studded event with their elegant presence.
Did COVID-19 reverse a decade's worth of progress in life expectancy improvements? In the latest release of the World Health Organization's 2024 world health statistics report, the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global health indicators is starkly evident.
Singapore's health minister Ong Ye Kung said that over 25,900 cases were recorded between May 5 and May 11, more than 13,700 detected the previous week. He advised people to start wearing masks again and those at greater risk of disease to get vaccinated.
Wong is a US-trained economist and a former civil servant who is widely popular for his social media posts playing guitar to popular songs. He will succeed Lee Hsien Loong, who was PM for two decades, and is only the second leader to not be a member of the founding Lee Family.
FLiRT (Flu-like Respiratory Tract) is a newly identified variant of the COVID-19 virus that has been spreading in the United States. These are descendants of the JN. 1 variant that came in last December.
A Lancet study reveals stark differences in men's and women's health: men face higher early death risks from conditions like heart disease and Covid-19, while women experience a greater burden of chronic illnesses like mental health issues and back pain.
Chinese virologist Zhang Yongzhen said he staged a sit-in protest after he and his team were suddenly evicted from the lab. The Shanghai Public Health Clinical Centre said his lab was being renovated, but the scientist refuted the claims, saying he was not informed earlier.
AstraZeneca's admission about the rare side effects of Covishield may have caused some concern among people. However, it is vital to remember that these are rare cases, and the benefits of getting vaccinated far outweigh any potential risks.
The Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center said that Zhang’s lab was informed about the move and added the lab was closed for “safety reasons.” However, the Chinese scientist refuted the government's claims and said he wasn't informed earlier.
A recent study suggests that young adults may have more vulnerable lungs to SARS-CoV-2. Age-related susceptibility to respiratory viruses may not only stem from viral replication dynamics.
With discussions surrounding the stock market, the term "stress test" has gained attention, especially amidst the recent decline in mid- and small-cap shares. Stress tests evaluate mutual funds' ability to liquidate portfolios swiftly during extreme scenarios.
Researchers from FAU in Germany conducted a study on the immune system's response to hypervaccination against COVID-19. Findings debunked concerns regarding immune fatigue and underscored efficacy.
The final recommendation from director Mandy Cohen comes after an expert advisory group to the CDC said US adults aged 65 and older should get a second annual COVID-19 shot this spring, strengthening their recommendations from last year.
Inspired by ChatGPT's popularity and wondering if this approach could speed up the drug design process, the scientists in the Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University in California, US have decided to create their own GenAI model.
The disruption in gut health due to COVID-19 can negatively impact the body's ability to fight off infections and increase susceptibility to various diseases. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle during this time to support gut health and boost overall immunity.
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