Ear Infections Can Be Detected Through A Smartphone App

TECH & INNOVATION 05.16.2019 08:43 AM

Ear infections are often the most overlooked, especially when it is the kids suffering from them. Parents who are looking at them don’t know if there is any infection at all.

Severe Infectious Disease in UK Frogs Due to Climate Change

05.10.2019 08:09 AM

This is one of the first studies that provide strong evidence of the impact of climate change on wildlife disease and helps to explain how it may facilitate the spread of Ranavirus across the UK

Vancomycin, The Popular Antibiotic Acquires New Modified Version To Prevent Antibiotic Resistance To Fight Infection

05.30.2017 06:12 AM

Researchers have recently discovered the modified version of the vancomycin to prevent the antibiotic resistance in treating the infection.

Lyme Disease Symptoms, Prevention: Tick Infection Risk Increases Across Ontario

05.20.2017 07:43 AM

Lyme Disease hike was reported to occur in Ontario aside from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Sushi Gone Wrong: Parasitic Worm Called ‘Anisakis’ Discovered In Portuguese Man’s Stomach

05.13.2017 19:36 PM

After eating sushi, the stomach of a man from Portugal was discovered to have a parasitic worm sticking onto it.

Antibiotic-Resistance Microbes Had Predecessor 450-Million Years Ago Before The Mesozoic Era

05.13.2017 11:37 AM

Researcher learned about the gene evolution of Antibiotic resistance microbes while they found the oldest predecessor. This will help to find the cure for this deadly infection for hospitalized patients.

Researchers Make Critical Discovery On How Body Cells Fight Salmonella Bacteria

05.12.2017 05:05 AM

Experts are on a serious quest to combat bacterial infections as researchers from Frankfurt made a critical discovery on how body cells fight salmonella bacteria.

Centers For Disease Control & Prevention Set New Guidelines To Combat Zika Virus

05.09.2017 04:28 AM

Zika caused a dramatic effect among babies, however, a recent guideline helped medical professional to have baseline reading that will help them interpret the virus.

‘Asthma Attack’: Step Closer Treatment Through The Discovery Of Protein

03.02.2017 18:35 PM

Research teams have identified a breakthrough in the treatment of asthma attack. The discovery of HMGB1 brings a more clear treatment approach for the narrowing of airways.

Hawaii Reports First Case Associating Zika Virus And Birth Defects

01.18.2016 02:57 AM

A new-born baby in Hawaii with an unusually small head got infected with Zika virus, according to health officials in the USA. This is the country's first reported case to associate the virus and birth defects.

New Strain Of Gonorrhea Might Be The Worst One Yet

12.30.2015 00:26 AM

A recent study shows that a new strain of a virus that involves an inflammatory discharge by the genital area of a woman may no longer be treatable.

Mycoplasma Genitalium: A New STD That Already Infected Hundreds

11.16.2015 02:08 AM

A new strain of bacteria that cause STI is asymptomatic, study says. When it was thought that people are all aware of all the sexually transmitted diseases circulating around, a new one is now infecting hundreds of people in the United Kingdom.

Fight Against Legionnaire’s Disease

08.26.2015 00:45 AM

New York City's battle againts the deadliest outbreak of Legionnaire's disease still on going.

Bacteria to the Rescue! New Treatments for a Deadly Common Infection

05.06.2015 16:10 PM

In the latest bout of germ warfare, doctors are trying new techniques to combat recurring infections of Clostridium difficile, a pesky bacterium that causes symptoms ranging from diarrhea to death.

Genome Editing Now Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs

03.27.2015 16:23 PM

Genome Editing: Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs Earlier in the week we covered a breakthrough in scientists' ability to create transgenic mice for medical and other biological research.

What Tactics Can Help You Survive A Zombie Apocalypse? Researchers Have the Answer

03.08.2015 12:29 PM

Think that you’ve got what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse? Well you may be right. But if you’re training in the city, a new study may reveal that your survival rate is significantly affected, in the event that a zombie-like infection were on the loose.

New HIV Strain in Cuba Has Researchers Rushing to Stop Fast Progression of AIDS

02.15.2015 14:11 PM

In a new study published in the journal EBioMedicine, researchers with Belgium’s University of Leuvan report the discovery of a new strain of HIV which may prove to be far more lethal to patients in the West. Originally found in patients in Cuba, the new strain poses particular threats to those infected with HIV as it can develop into AIDS within three years of infection. Though efforts have significantly lowered the infection rates of HIV, as well as prolonged lives with the help of antiretroviral drugs, researchers fear that the fast-moving virus may advance too quickly to treat.

Virus Causes Stupidity In Infected Patients

11.13.2014 18:28 PM

Researchers found a certain virus that causes increased stupidity. Fever, fatigue and a weakened immune system that could lead to more diseases, and worse, death are common features of viral infections.

Ebola "Wonder Drug" Awaits Clinical Testing, On Its Way To Be Formally Approved

11.11.2014 18:48 PM

Ebola "wonder drug" awaits clinical testing, on its way to be formally approved by international organizations

Another Silent Killer Slowly Crawls and 'Kisses' in the U.S.

11.05.2014 18:06 PM

Another silent killer disease slowly creeping in the U.S., study says. The ongoing Ebola epidemic has taken the limelight for quite a long time now, leaving other equally deadly and terrifying diseases in the background.

Diabetes and Tuberculosis: When One Leads to the Other

10.29.2014 15:56 PM

Experts sound alarm as diabetes increases cases of TB. Tuberculosis, a pervasive disease that has killed 1. 5 million people in 2013, will continue to spread with pandemic levels if diabetes continues to soar, health experts warn.