The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) is warning that extreme El Niño weather conditions over the next six months will bring food supplies in the world’s most vulnerable countries to the brink. They are also cautioning […]
Tag: Disease
Doctors Can Now Scan An Entire Genome And Diagnose Genetic Diseases In Just 26 Hours
Pediatricians now have the ability to scan the entire genome of a newborn infant and make a diagnosis of an illness in a time period of just 26 hours. Doctors are able to study the […]
Study Finds Common Vaccinations Can Cause More Virulent Diseases
Vaccines used today are safe and effective and are amongst the safest and most cost-effective measures used to improve public health and protect people from disease. However, in a controversial study involving only birds published […]
CDC Warns Of Rapid Spread Of Lyme Disease Across The Country
A new report by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that Lyme disease is spreading across the country. In addition to the disease’s expansion throughout the nation, it is also becoming […]
60 Million Americans May Have Cat Parasite Linked To Mental Illness, Schizophrenia
New research shows that fluffy, cuddly kittens may be infecting millions of Americans with a nasty parasite scientists are starting to link to mental illness. The parasite, Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), is the most common […]
18 Quarantined After Deadly Virus Outbreak In Hong Kong
A South Korean man who arrived in the city of Hong Kong has been confirmed to be infected with the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS virus, Hong Kong authorities confirmed early this morning. […]
Rubella Declared Eradicated From Americas
In a landmark achievement, North and South America have become the first regions of the world to eradicate rubella, also known as German measles, after zero home-grown cases were reported in the last five years. […]