Australian Garlic Variety Could Inhibit COVID-19 Spread, Reduce Flu-Related Infections

Medicine & Technology Jun 01, 2023

The garlic extract may inhibit the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A cells into the digestive system. Read to learn more.

Common Antibiotic as 'Morning-After Pill' Could Help Curb Increasing Cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Apr 17, 2023

Research shows that a common antibiotic taken post-coitus by high-risk groups may help stop the spread of some sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Read the article to learn more.

Intermittent Fasting and Immune System: Skipping Meals Boosts Risk of Cancer, Heart Conditions, Infections [STUDY]

Feb 25, 2023

Intermittent fasting was observed to affect monocytes in the blood stream and in turn, heighten risk of heart conditions, infections, and cancer. Read to learn more.

Top 10 Mind-Blowing Scientific Discoveries and Medical Breakthroughs in 2022

Jan 02, 2023

Several noteworthy breakthroughs have hit the fields of medicine and science last 2022. Read to know about some of the best ones.

20 New Species of Bacteria With Antibiotic-Resistant Genes and May Promote Emergence of Infectious Diseases Discovered in Antarctica

May 30, 2022

Scientists from Chile discovered new species of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, having the potential to spread out in polar regions. Read on to learn more.

Mosquito-Borne Viruses Like CHIKV, RRV May Cause Other Severe Diseases Like Fever, Rheumatoid Arthritis, More

Mar 09, 2022

Mosquito-borne viruses may cause one to develop other severe diseases like muscle pain, fever, and arthritis. Find out how these diseases are associated.

COVID-19 Mutation: More Than 1,000 Cases Identified in Russia, Is Sputnik V Vaccine Effective to Fight New Strain?

Jun 04, 2021

An official recently reported about the COVID-19 mutation in Russia, specifically with over 1,000 cases identified there.

Antibiotics: Inefficacy, Need for New Types, and Solution To Such Resistance

Jan 14, 2021

Present means of combating bacteria are not as good as they used to be anymore because of our resistance to antibiotics.

Scientists Investigate Newly-Discovered Coronavirus Strain in the UK

Dec 17, 2020

Scientists in the United Kingdom are currently evaluating a new coronavirus variant to find out if it adds to faster transmission of COVID-19 in some parts of the country.

Clinical Test Initiated To Determine Efficacy of Chicken Antibodies in Warding Off COVID-19 Infections

Nov 12, 2020

A clinical test has started in Australia to find out if nasal drops containing chicken antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 can provide provisional protection.

Man Dies After Contracting a Rare Infection that He Got from His Dog

Dec 09, 2019

The rare infection is said to be caused by his dog after licking him. He passed away despite being treated in intestive care.

Study into Fungal Infection Shows Genetic Susceptibility in Hmong

Jul 16, 2019

Researchers discovered that Asians included those with a disappropriate danger of developing blastomycosis infections relative to other groups in the U.S. and they ruled out recreation and gardening practices

Chronic Hepatitis B Infections in Europe on the Rise Since 2008

Jul 01, 2019

In 2017, the considerable high rate of 26,907 reported hepatitis B infections particularly chronic cases, in combination with the diversity in stated transmission routes across Europe suggested that countries need to maintain and strengthen local hepatitis prevention and control programs

Using New Groundbreaking Human-Mimetic Tools to Combat the World’s Deadliest Infections

Jun 24, 2019

The study includes a comprehensive review of the models used to study deadly mosquito-borne flaviviruses (MBF) such as dengue fever and the Zika virus, known to cause neurological disease in humans

Manuka Honey May Provide a Breakthrough Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Infections

May 29, 2019

The results revealed that it was effective in killing antimicrobial resistant bacteria by 39 percent compared to 29 percent for antibiotics while improving the activity of some antibiotics that were unable to function effectively by themselves, honey and antibiotics combined killed 90 percent of the bacteria tested