Dengue is the most widespread mosquito-borne disease in the world, and to date, there are no medical treatments for people suffering from this disease. The virus causes symptoms ranging from high fev… [+3004 chars]
When treating acute infections in patients, health care providers must be able to quickly and accurately identify the best antibiotics for fighting the infection. A research team led by researchers … [+3716 chars]
April 19, 2022 Bird flu, which has been spreading across the U.S. and affecting birds in most states, has now been detected in bald eagles. At least 36 bald eagles have died in 14 states after contr… [+1837 chars]
Newswise — In a trio of studies analyzing trends in cardiology research funding, clinical trials and leadership, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say some progress has been made in the gender gap t… [+5736 chars]
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), commonly known as fatty liver disease, is a prevalent disease frequently seen in obese people. Having high fat content in the liver is detrimental as it is … [+5185 chars]
<li>Morris, G. et al. Shared pathways for neuroprogression and somatoprogression in neuropsychiatric disorders. Neurosci. Biobehav. Rev.107, 862882 (2019). This paper highlights the shared molecular … [+1442 chars]
Scientists from the USA and Canada have recently estimated the prevalence and risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients with vaccin… [+5605 chars]
Access to an online program that provides easily accessible, interactive, tailored healthy lifestyle and behavior change techniques was associated with better health-related quality of life among adu… [+3264 chars]
SARS-CoV-2 spreads extensively in households, with children being a significant source of that spread, a Canadian study reported last week. Study co-author Maala Bhatt, MD, MSc, FRCPC, is director o… [+2610 chars]
Shingles is an infection that causes a painful skin rash. However, it only develops in people who have previously had chickenpox. The rash and other symptoms usually disappear within a few weeks, but… [+6134 chars]
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses are spread through respiratory particles released during breathing or speaking. The rate at which these particles are emitted… [+2430 chars]
The liver is one of the most important organs that helps with digesting food and ridding your body of toxic substances. According to Dr Prashant Shinde, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist and h… [+3803 chars]