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