Polar bear in Alaska dies from bird flu
Climate change is a threat to polar bear’s survival. Now they have a new deadly challenge facing them: bird flu. It was recently confirmed that a polar bear from northern Alaska has died from the disease. The current strain of…
Study Shows Mutated COVID-19 Strain GX_P2V with 100% Mortality Rate in Mice
Chinese scientists have conducted a study on a mutated strain of COVID-19, known as GX_P2V, which has shown a 100% mortality rate in ‘humanized’ mice. The virus, a mutated version of GX/2017, a coronavirus cousin discovered in Malaysian pangolins in…
The Global Health Impact of Major Disease Outbreaks in 2023
As the year 2023 came to a close, it was marked by the resurgence of numerous diseases, leaving an indelible imprint on global public health. The ten major outbreaks that unsettled the world included the persistent COVID-19, the emergence of…
New JN.1 COVID-19 Variant Sparks Concerns in Australia
A new variant of COVID-19, known as JN.1, has sparked concerns in several states in Australia, with health officials warning of a potential new wave of infections. This variant, which has been linked to an increase in community transmissions and…
World Economic Forum’s Davos meeting to feature session on ‘Preparing for Disease X’
The World Economic Forum’s upcoming annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, is attracting attention with a session titled ‘Preparing for Disease X.’ The term ‘Disease X’ has gained traction after the World Health Organization (WHO) warned about the possibility of a…
Health Experts Concerned Over Resurgence of 1700s Vomiting Virus
Health experts are expressing concern over the resurgence of a 1700s vomiting virus with a ‘bloody poo’ symptom. The World Health Organisation has issued an urgent warning following a significant increase in cases of dengue fever, a rare disease first…
How Covid-19’s Symptoms Have Evolved with New Variants
How Covid-19’s Symptoms Have Changed with Each New Variant By David Cox With a new variant of the Sars-CoV-2 virus causing a spike in cases, it is demonstrating just how much the disease has changed since the pandemic began –…
Bluetongue Outbreak Raises Concerns Among UK Farmers and Officials
Four more cases of the livestock disease bluetongue have been identified by government vets, raising concerns among farmers and officials. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) reported that one animal in Norfolk and three among cattle in Kent tested…
Health Officials Encourage Proactive Measures to Keep Children Healthy
As the new school term begins, parents are being encouraged to take proactive measures to keep their children healthy and prevent the spread of common illnesses. Health officials have outlined five simple steps to safeguard children’s health and well-being, emphasizing…
Groundbreaking Discovery in Fight Against COVID-19
Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against COVID-19. Their study has revealed that a novel compound, specifically designed to obstruct the ‘landing gear’ of various harmful viruses, has demonstrated significant potential in…