BQ1 COVID-19 Variant is Resistant to Existing Treatments and Quickly Becoming Dominant in the US

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.06.2022 06:30 AM

Experts said that the COVID-19 variant BQ1 poses threat as it seems to be immune to current treatments for other variants, posing threat to immunocompromised individuals. Read the article to learn more details.

New Therapy From Bananas Can Combat COVID-19, Flu Variants

11.30.2022 02:49 AM

H84T-BanLed, a protein from bananas, was seen to be effective in dealing with coronavirus and other flu variants. Read to know more about this revolutionary discovery.

Nearly 50,000-Year-old Ancient Zombie Viruses From Serbian Permafrost Revived for Scientists To Study

11.26.2022 00:16 AM

Researchers have revived more than a dozen ancient zombie viruses that have been laying dormant in Siberian permafrost. Find out in this article how studying them will benefit public health.

Health Experts Anticipate Brutal Season of Respiratory Syncytial Virus; How to Enhance Immunity Against Diseases This Winter?

11.21.2022 04:16 AM

Pediatric respiratory viruses are on the rise, especially the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Medical professionals are concerned about the shortages of hospital staff and beds. Find out how to improve immunity to avoid these diseases during this season.

Artificial Enzymes Programmed To Fight COVID-19 Virus Formed by Scientists Using Synthetic Biology

11.17.2022 00:37 AM

Biologists from Cambridge University develop an artificial enzyme that is programmed to fight COVID-19 virus. Learn more about this news here. Read now!

Surging Respiratory Viral Infections Cases Highlight Cracks in America's Healthcare Workforce

11.04.2022 22:55 PM

Seasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections shot up earlier this year than in previous years, causing Orange County in California to declare a health emergency on Halloween. Read the article to learn more about this year's RSV outbreak.

Mysterious Highly Infectious Disease Turns British Birds Into Zombies With Twisted Necks

10.27.2022 01:55 AM

Birds in the United Kingdom (UK) have developed twisted necks and problems walking because of a viral disease. Read the article to learn the full details.

Aggressive Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Detected in a County in California: How Do These Insects Spread Germs?

10.25.2022 23:52 PM

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which have the potential to transmit the Zika virus, chikungunya, and dengue, have been detected in Santa Clara County. Read the article to learn more of this story.

England Hopes To Become the First HIV-Free Country Before 2030 by Ending Regional Disparities in Medication

10.25.2022 08:35 AM

The National Health Service (NHS) in England is on course to become the first in the world to stop new HIV cases before 2030 as it offers new medicines against the infection. Read the article to learn more details.

Six Monkeypox-Related Deaths in the US Highlights the Ongoing Public Health Threat: Could the Country Eliminate the Virus?

10.24.2022 11:50 AM

Health departments in four US states announced monkeypox-related deaths, confirming six in total last week. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Cat Virus: Virologists Discover Inhibiting Cathepsins Can Stop Kidney Infection

10.19.2022 23:10 PM

Scientists discover the trajectory path of the cat virus to help prevent kidney infection. Continue reading to know more about the new study.

The Arctic, a ‘Fertile Ground’ for the Next Pandemics With Climate Change Increasing the Risk of Viruses, Arising Sooner Than Later

10.19.2022 16:01 PM

Researchers reported that “spillover risk increases with runoff” from glacier melt, a substitute for climate change. Read to know more about it.

RSV Cases Rise in 33 States; Why Children Suffer from This Disease?

10.13.2022 22:11 PM

According to CDC, RSV cases increase in 33 states. But why is this disease becoming contagious? To find out, continue reading this post.

World Polio Day 2022: Re-emergence of the Debilitating Disease Highlights the Need for Eradication

10.13.2022 01:57 AM

World Polio Day is celebrated on October 24 every year to honor the efforts towards a polio-free world that has been a huge success. Read the article to learn more about this important day.

Flu Virus Cannot Be Transmitted Through Inanimate Objects, Surfaces, Microbiologist Explains

09.27.2022 02:43 AM

SARS-CoV-2 is not significantly transmitted through inanimate objects and surfaces, as well as influenza (flu) and the common cold. Read the article to know the answer and why should proper hygiene must be continued.

Novel Vaccine-Resistant Virus Found in Russian Bats Could Infect Humans

09.27.2022 00:59 AM

Researchers are raising concerns about a COVID-like virus they found in Russian bats that can infect humans but cannot be prevented with existing COVID-19 vaccines. Read the article to learn more.

Cancer-Killing Virus Seemingly Saved the Life of A Patient, Offering Lifeline to Others With Advanced Form of the Disease

09.26.2022 04:43 AM

Scientists used a drug made from a genetically modified form of herpes simplex to attack tumors in cancer patients, essentially developing a novel cancer therapy. Read the article to find out more.

Youngest Monkeypox Case Is an Infant under 2 Months from Florida, CDC Confirms

09.21.2022 08:00 AM

Florida health officials were notified of an infant less than two months old who developed a rash and cellulitis, testing positive for monkeypox. Read the article to learn more.

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

09.16.2022 23:06 PM

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.

Monkeypox Antiviral Drug: What is Tecovirimat's Role in the Virus’ Mutation?

09.16.2022 09:00 AM

Health experts said mutation could enable the monkeypox virus to turn resistant to an antiviral drug that’s being used for its treatment. Read to know more.

South Carolina Records First West Nile Virus-Related Death This Year, Health Department Confirms

09.12.2022 23:26 PM

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirms 11 human cases of West Nile virus, along with 5 birds and 38 mosquito samples so far this year. Read the article to know more.