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Why is mpox being transmitted mainly between children?
In the absence of details on how the new variant behaves, experts believe that the biggest difference is not in the virus itself, but in the environment
In the absence of details on how the new variant behaves, experts believe that the biggest difference is not in the virus itself, but in the environment
American researchers warn that ‘efficient and sustained mammal-to-mammal transmission is unprecedented’ and is occurring among asymptomatic cattle
Walking, playing or simply being with our canine friends provides multiple benefits, such as easing anxiety, stress and even depression
Although deaths from coronavirus have increased across the country, the numbers are not as high as in previous years
The rise in Covid infections in the United States is attributed to a new dominant strain called KP.3. This variant belongs to the group known as FLiRT, which also includes the KP.2 and KP.1.1 variants
The regional director of WHO Europe discusses what was learned from the Covid-19 health emergency, and what can be done to address falling vaccination rates and rising numbers of STIs
The WHO is investigating how the first human death caused by the H5N2 variant occurred, but the agency sees it as very unlikely that it can be transmitted between people
Efforts by U.S. authorities to prevent the spread of one virus encouraged the spread of the other, according to a study in ‘The Lancet’
Men experience a greater degree of health loss and have a higher burden of diseases that lead to premature death, but women suffer more pathologies such as lower back pain, depression, and anxiety, according to new research
Spanish biochemist Héctor Méndez and his colleagues from the University of Florida have achieved ‘promising’ results in their initial human trial
There isn’t an ideal frequency, but excessive handwashing could indicate mysophobia
The authorities have warned of ‘a small number’ of people who have been diagnosed with this respiratory illness
Preliminary study of messenger RNA therapy against propionic acidaemia shows it is safe, but doubts remain about its usefulness
Health authorities believe that the rise in respiratory illness is probably related to the easing of pandemic restrictions
The former Brazilian President was one of the few world leaders railing against the vaccine, openly flouting health restrictions and encouraging society to follow his example
The genomic testing of traveler’s nasal swabs has mainly been focused on Covid-19, but testing also is being done for two other respiratory viruses — flu and RSV
The testing protocol was instituted shortly after the pandemic began in 2020 when former President Donald Trump was in the White House
There is unanimous agreement on the need to accelerate and fund research on the development of new health measures for outbreaks and epidemics, and on guaranteeing access equity around the world
A study estimates that more than one billion people are affected and reveals that nutritional imbalances continue to rise. Childhood obesity has quadrupled over the course of three decades
People can return to work or regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it’s been a day since they’ve had a fever
Mauritius authorities blocked the ship with more than 3,000 passengers and crew from docking Sunday because 15 people onboard were ill
Negotiations of the multilateral pandemic agreement are on the wrong track. At stake is our chance of preventing the next global infectious crisis from turning into another catastrophe
Research suggests that having to obtain parental permission can be a significant barrier to teens accessing treatment
It is recommended that those who have been exposed to the disease and have never had it get a vaccination
An analysis using pre-pandemic data suggests there’s a mental health crisis among young people’s mental health, but overlooks significant external factors
January can be the worst month for these illnesses and vaccination rates are low
New research indicates that people with this condition have a dysregulated complement system. The discovery opens the door to drug development and diagnostic tests