Is the COVID Global Health Emergency Finally Over? Here’s What WHO Says

Medicine & Technology May 06, 2023

The WHO declares an end to addressing COVID as public health emergency of international concern due to the declining trend of death cases. Learn more in this article.

Arcturus Variant Now Makes 1 in 40 Cases; Are We Headed to Another Wave of the COVID Pandemic?

May 01, 2023

As Arcturus or XBB.1.16 omicron subvariant becomes dominant, the public is encouraged to wear face masks and follow basic health protocols again. Could it rise to another wave of the COVID pandemic? Read the article to learn more.

Will Bird Flu Be the Next Pandemic? Experts Say the World Is Not Yet Ready for Another Disease Outbreak

Feb 13, 2023

Bird flu cases have been reported in mink, otters, and sea lions in the past weeks; and the UK has seen the biggest outbreak with 300 confirmed cases. Read the article to know what experts think about this.

Were Rats Really the Culprits for Black Death? Here's What New Evidence Reveals

Jan 24, 2023

Rats are commonly thought to be the culprits behind the Black Death's spread, but new evidence puts these notions to test. Read to know more.

Immune Dysfunction Becoming Another Cause of Stealth COVID-19 Deaths, Doubling Fatalities

Jan 17, 2023

The immune dysfunction caused by COVID-19 has the potential to bring healthcare systems to their knees and harm people long after they are cured of the infection. Read the article to learn more details.

How Pandemic Lockdowns Affected the Brains of Adolescents

Dec 06, 2022

Aside from impacting mental health and other aspects of life, pandemic lockdowns were found to significantly affect the adolescent brain on a physical level. Read to know more about this recent study.

COVID-19 Pandemic Is Over, US President Joe Biden Says; How Ready Are We to Live a Normal Life?

Sep 19, 2022

Given how certain President Joe Biden declared the pandemic over, the question now is “how over is the pandemic?” Read to find out how ready we are for the new normal.

First Imported Monkeypox Case in China Recorded from Chongqing Municipality: Report

Sep 16, 2022

Mainland China reported its first case of the monkeypox virus from a patient overseas residing in the municipality of Chongqing. Read on the know the full story.

Digital Media Use May Be Linked to Negative Parenting Practices, Study Says

Aug 24, 2022

Caregivers consuming digital media to relax are more likely to engage in negative parenting practices. Read to know the severity is this effect on mental health.

Public Health Agency of Canada Tests Wastewater for Poliovirus, Encourages Parents to Get Kids Polio Vaccination Amid Re-Emergence

Aug 12, 2022

Canadian health officials are concerned that the pandemic has led children to miss routine immunizations, fueled vaccine hesitancy that leaves some vulnerable to polio that has infected a man in the US recently. Read the article to know more about this report.

WHO: Uncontrollable Monkeypox Outbreak Now a Global Public Health Emergency

Jul 07, 2022

WHO plans a meeting this month to decide if the highest alarm for global public health risk should be announced due to the rising cases of the monkeypox disease. Read more about the plans from the organization and the measures they laid out to prevent further outbreaks.

Retirement Homes Will Receive AI Robotic Companion Units "ElliQ" To Minimize Isolation Among Senior Citizens

Jun 23, 2022

The New York State launches AI-powered companion machines from Intuition Robotics that might help people in assisted living facilities who are at risk of experiencing impacts of isolation. Read more about the project and how the robots work.

Glucose Meter Developed as New COVID Antibody Test

Jun 17, 2022

Medical experts created a new COVID antibody test that is easy-to-use and more affordable than over-the-counter kits available today. Learn more about how the testing system works and how accurate are the results it produce.

4-Day Work Week Trial for Work-Life Balance Starts in United Kingdom With 70 Companies: How Will Extra Day Off Affect Employees?

Jun 07, 2022

More than 3,000 employees from 70 companies have joined the largest pilot test of a 4-day work week without a pay cut in the United Kingdom. Check out if this is effective in achieving a work-life balance.

New Strain of Coronavirus Detected in Swedish Rodent Black Voles

Jun 06, 2022

Uppsala University detected a new coronavirus circulating across a rodent species in Sweden. Read more about the novel coronavirus and what we know so far about the strain.