Health

An analysis of nearly 3 million homes in the US has shown that households that have hosted birthday parties recently are at a higher risk of testing positive for COVID19 in areas where the infection rate is high.  The study has relied on health insurance claim data that have been collected in the first 45 […]

Health authorities have said that nearly 80 teenagers and adult staff members at Central Illinois summer camp have tested positive for COVID19. The incident has led to another outbreak that has affected people living across three states. The officials from the Illinois Department Of Public Health (IDPH) have said that the Crossing Camp in Schuyler […]

The COVID19 disease that is led by the SARS-CoV-2 virus affects every individual differently. Some people undergo only mild flu-like symptoms during infection and some patients need hospitalization and intensive care due to severe respiratory issues. Some people lose their lives as well due to the disease. Health experts have said that these variations are […]

Health officials in the US have been probing an unusual breakout of tuberculosis (TB) infections in people who have undergone spinal surgery. They have said that that a potentially tainted bone repair product might have led to such a bizarre TB breakout. Scientists have claimed that nearly more than 100 people might have been exposed […]

Many men have been hesitant to take COVID19 shots due to rumors spreading on social media that the shots might have an adverse effect on men’s fertility. However, the new study has shown that sperm count and quality have not reduced in healthy young men who have taken the first or the second doses of […]

An anti-inflammation drug could be beneficial in treating Covid complications in children. The drug in question is Corticosteroids. It belongs to a class of drugs that reduces inflammation in the body. A new study has said that the drug has shown promising results. It drug lowers inflammation to provide effective treatment. It helps treat complications […]

The eastern and southern agricultural areas of Australia are in the grip of a month-long rodent epidemic which has devastated crops and exhausted farmers. Years of drought and other natural calamities such as severe wildfires tend to keep the rodent population in check. However, a recent surge in intermittent heavy rain has resulted in increased […]

Health experts from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have found that suicide attempts during the COVID19 pandemic among girls in the age range of 12 to 17 years have shot up notably. Experts have said that new data from the agency have shown that it has worsened as longer social distancing […]

The UK has been celebrating the victory of its vaccination program just three weeks ago. The country has eased many COVID19 pandemic-linked restrictions. However, since then, a more contagious strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has started circulating in the UK. This has derailed the plans of the government to fully open the country on June […]

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new drug called semaglutide for the treatment of obesity. As per the experts, nearly 70 percent of people in the US are dealing with the condition. The drug has been developed by Danish pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk. The officials of the company have said […]

A growing number of studies on coffee have revealed a multitude of beneficial effects of this beverage. A new study has confirmed that a higher intake of coffee might be able to improve life expectancy among people. The findings of the study have supported the outcomes of a previous study on coffee consumption. The new […]

Health experts in a new study have revealed that around half a billion people across the world might be suffering from diabetes. However, these people do not have a clue about the disease they are dealing with. The study has been done by experts from the University of Michigan. The authors of the study have […]

In the last 20 years, rapid screening and the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine have led to a decline in the cases of cervical cancer in the US. However, a new study has shown that the achievement is offset by an increase in other forms of tumors that are caused by this virus. Experts have said […]

A new report has revealed that scientists from the Duke University have developed a new vaccine that is said to have the potential to protect people from all types of coronavirus that can jump from animals to humans at present and in the future. Recently, scientists who have been involved in the development of the […]

The long-awaited air travel bubble arrangement between Singapore and Hong Kong has been once again put on hold indefinitely. The decision has been taken amid a fresh surge in the number of untraceable COVID-19 cases in Singapore. The decision was announced after a meeting between Singapore transport minister S. Iswaran and commerce chief of Hong […]

It has been almost one and a half years since the COVID19 pandemic has hit the world. Most of us are well aware of the symptoms of the disease such as fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath. However, a team of experts has found that it might not apply to one particular group of […]

A new study that has been done on mice has found that some food dyes might be contributing to symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). During the study, experts who have been involved in the study have found that yellow and red dyes can lead to severe gut inflammation in mice. They have clarified saying […]

Experts have said that a weight loss wonder medicine, which is given to reduce calorie intake and curb appetite and cravings might be useful in treating obesity. A new study has revealed that a drug called semaglutide, might help fight against the country’s obesity crisis. The authors of the study have said that patients, who […]