Bats Not to Blame for COVID-19 Due to Lack of Evidence That the Virus Originated From Them, Researchers From Israel Say

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.05.2022 01:15 AM

Researchers from Israel found no clear evidence that the virus behind COVID-19 came from bats despite the consensual opinion formed during the pandemic. Read the article to learn more.

Monkeypox FAQs: Its Origin, Transmission, Treatment and Other Questions Answered

09.01.2022 11:00 AM

Monkeypox spreads fast across different countries. Because of this, many questions need answers from experts. Read to find out if such questions are addressed.

West Nile Virus: Greece Confirms 123 Cases, 11 Related Deaths While Illinois Reports First Death Case

09.01.2022 00:58 AM

Cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in many countries in which some of them have died due to the infection. Read the article to know more details about this current epidemic.

Wuhan Lab Finds New Virus Similar to Polyomavirus That Affects Kids, After COVID-19 [Study]

09.01.2022 00:56 AM

Researchers at Wuhan Institute of Virology finds new virus in a striped grass mouse. Read on to know the issue.

Tomato Fever in India Exceeds 100 Cases, Prompting Health Officials to Release Health Advisory

08.26.2022 23:55 PM

An additional 26 cases of tomato fever were reported across three states in India after the initial 82 cases reported in The Lancet paper. Find out more about this rare, new viral infection in this article.

Study Reveals 82 Cases of Tomato Fever in India Since May; Doctors Warn It Is Very Contagious Like Other Influenza Viruses

08.23.2022 23:28 PM

New research in the Lancet has drawn attention to tomato fever spreading in India since May. Read the article to know more about how it compares to other influenza viruses.

Mysterious Parvo-Like Virus Sickening, Killing Dozens of Dogs in Northern Michigan

08.22.2022 22:45 PM

More than 30 dogs have died from the parvo-like virus in Otsego County and nearby counties in northern Michigan and not one infected dog has survived it. Read the article to know more about this story.

Man from Texas Shares Photos of How Monkeypox Develops in a Month, Snaps Show Spots Developing Into Huge Blisters

08.17.2022 23:31 PM

Monkeypox patients share what it feels like to be infected with the virus in videos shared on social media to let people know of their experiences. Read the article to know the full story.

West Nile Virus Detected in Record Number of Mosquitoes in NYC, 2 Human Cases Reported

08.16.2022 22:52 PM

West Nile virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes and two human cases are reported — one in Brooklyn and another one in Queens. Read the article to learn more about this story.

CDC Updates Monkeypox Guidelines After the First Human-to-Dog Transmission Case Reported in France

08.16.2022 03:15 AM

The first monkeypox human-to-dog transmission is another hurdle in the recent disease outbreak that led the US Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention to update their guidance. Check it out in this article.

World Health Organization (WHO) Decides to Rename Monkeypox Genetic Clades to Avoid Stigmatization

08.14.2022 23:15 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) is holding an open forum to rename two clades of monkeypox after critics raised concerns about racist connotations. Read the article to learn more.

Development of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine and Monoclonal Antibodies Underway

08.13.2022 01:13 AM

A new study describes various vaccine and antibody strategies for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that could help in preventing the disease in at-risk groups. Read the article to learn more.

Langya Henipavirus: China Detects New Zoonotic Virus That Infected 35 People in 2 Provinces

08.09.2022 22:54 PM

Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that the Langya Henipavirus has infected dozens in China. Read the article to know more details.

1 in 5 Americans Concerned About Contracting Monkeypox Virus: Conspiracy Theories Spreading Faster Than the Disease

08.04.2022 04:37 AM

Conspiracy theories seem to be exploding onto the scene aside from the monkeypox virus, especially after WHO declared it a global public health concern. Read the article to know what most people think of the monkeypox outbreak.

How Detergents Work to Kill Viruses Like COVID-19

08.03.2022 10:00 AM

Researchers figured out how detergents break the biological membranes of living organisms carrying viruses. Continue reading to know whether it is effective to kill viruses.

Young Man From New York Without Polio Vaccine Is America's First Polio Patient In 10 Years, Suffers From Poliovirus Strain Also Found in London and Jerusalem Wastewater

08.01.2022 23:10 PM

Health officials encouraged people to get a polio vaccine as an unvaccinated man from New York was diagnosed with polio. Continue reading to know the full story.

Living Through Monkeypox: Georgia Man Shares Experience, Warns Those Not Belonging to Gay Community to Be Careful

07.29.2022 22:13 PM

Male gay in Georgia speaks out about what it is like to be infected with the monkeypox virus after contracting it during a friendly gathering. Read more to know why even those who do not belong in the gay community should be careful.

First Kiss From 5,000 Years Ago May Have Led to Modern Herpes Simplex Virus Strain That Causes Cold Sores

07.29.2022 00:29 AM

Researchers found that the modern strain of the herpes simplex virus can be traced back to 5,000 years ago when people start to kiss. Read the article to know more details.

Santa Clara County Shows Monkeypox Disproportionately Affects Latino Gay, Bisexual Men; 700 Vaccine Doses Will Be Available Soon

07.28.2022 22:33 PM

Santa Clara County's public health department released statistics on disproportionately affected groups to strengthen outreach. Read the article to know more details and learn about its monkeypox vaccine strategy.

Netherlands Begins Preventive Healthcare Against Monkeypox Virus by Giving Out Imnavex Vaccine But Vaccination Is Limited to Some Group of Individuals

07.25.2022 23:20 PM

Health authorities in the Netherlands started giving preventive care against the monkeypox virus to high-risk groups in Amsterdam and The Hague. Read the article to learn more details.

Tomato Fever Spreading Among Children in India, Raising Concerns of Possible Outbreak Like Monkeypox

07.25.2022 03:05 AM

The viral flu called Tomato Fever that causes red, tomato-like blisters and rashes in children in India could potentially become an outbreak like monkeypox. Read the article to know more.