Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna Cut Elderly Hospitalization Risk by 94% - CDC Study

Medicine & Technology Apr 29, 2021

Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines showed high effectivity in preventing elderly adults aged 65 and above from hospitalizations due to COVID-19, a study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Nanotraps Effectively Inhibits and Contain COVID-19 [Research]

Apr 28, 2021

Researchers are developing nanoparticles called Nanotraps to catch viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, and target them for elimination by the body's immune system.

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution May Open Opportunities to Build Equitable Health System Strategies

Apr 20, 2021

A paper has called on policymakers to act on the unequal distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, seeking fair access to needy populations, such as refugees and displaced communities.

Should We Be Concerned About COVID-19 Airborne Transmission?

Apr 19, 2021

Scientists uncover overwhelming evidence that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is largely spread through the air.

Finding a COVID-19 Vaccination Site Becomes Easier on Google Maps

Apr 16, 2021

Google has added a helpful functionality to its Maps service, adding information on COVID-19 vaccination sites nearest its users.

COVID-19 Patients at High Risk of Strokes, Dementia, Study Suggests

Apr 08, 2021

A study finds one in three COVID-19 patients suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders, including strokes and dementia, in addition to problems with anxiety and depression,

Initial WHO-China Report Offers Nothing Substantial on COVID-19 Origins

Mar 30, 2021

A report released by a joint team of scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO) and China shows little concrete proof on how the COVID-19 pandemic started.

300 Homes Affected in Bird Flu Outbreak in England

Mar 29, 2021

Authorities placed a 1-km restriction zone in Cheshire. England after a bird flu outbreak in a local poultry farm.

Study: COVID-19 Vaccines Offer Effective Protection for New and Expectant Mothers and Their Newborns

Mar 26, 2021

Research showed that pregnant and lactating mothers have better protection against COVID-19 with antibodies they can pass on to their newborns.

US Microbiologists See Slowdown in SARS-CoV-2 Mutations, Need Support in Combatting New Strains

Mar 25, 2021

US microbiologists are seeing a drop in new adaptations of the SARS-CoV-2 variants that should lead to a slowdown of fresh mutations.

As Ebola Wanes, a New Threat Emerges

May 12, 2015

Just as the Ebola threat wanes, a new pathogen is reaching epidemic proportions across parts of Africa. To make matters worse, it's resistant to traditional antibiotics.

Lessons from Liberia Prompt a Renewed Call for Global Health Security

May 11, 2015

Although Ebola has finally been contained in Liberia, there is much to learn from this latest outbreak. Health officials are taking heed of the valuable lessons gained from the successes, and more importantly, the failures, of this most recent epidemic.

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

May 06, 2015

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.

2014 Was a Busy Year for Disease Control

Jan 01, 2015

2014 proved to be a busy year for disease control experts around the world, as many viruses began to rear their heads like never before. Ebola, measles, mumps, and whooping cough, among others, have seen record outbreaks as health officials work to stay ahead of the potentially deadly diseases.