Health
The relationship between ancient viral DNA and mental illness
New research led by King's College London (KCL) has discovered thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections expressed in the brain.
Infection
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Food safety
What to do to avoid infection with Salmonella bacteria?
Food should be purchased from a reputable place, washed, processed thoroughly, stored carefully, hand hygiene and clean cooking equipment are ways to help prevent Salmon…
Flu epidemic
First case of bird flu infection detected in the Antarctic region
Scientists have long feared the risk of the worst outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in history in Antarctica, the main breeding ground for many bird s…
Health
The fastest way to know if your tonsillitis is caused by bacteria or virus
Tonsillitis can be caused by bacteria or viruses, with the most common feeling being a sore throat.
Health
Infections caused by flesh-eating bacteria spread at record levels in Japan
A rare, deadly flesh-eating bacterial infection is spreading at a record rate in Japan, leaving health officials baffled.
Biology
Mosquito-borne virus can cause nerve damage
La Crosse virus is trending to spread quickly and become popular in the US recently.
Health
Warning 'mushroom pandemic': 1.6 million deaths per year, worrying rate of evolution
In a hotter world, people are facing a lot of difficulties from epidemics.
Health
Diseases that can be transmitted through kissing
While kissing brings sweetness and happiness, it can also become a source of disease in your partner.
Biology
The most dangerous human parasites ever discovered
Life has many different types and forms. Sometimes, there are species that use the sun's rays to generate energy - like plants, while there are species that choose to pa…
Flu epidemic
How dangerous is the new virus in Africa?
Marburg is a virus originating from fruit bats in Africa, spreading from person to person through respiratory droplets, causing hemorrhagic disease.
Cancer
Breakthrough of Australian scientists in the treatment of pediatric cancer patients
Scientists say they have identified pediatric cancer patients who are at increased risk of serious infections associated with neutropenia.
Health
Singapore confirms first case of monkeypox
Singapore's Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of monkeypox infection from outside the country.
Medicine - Health
Top 6 ways to get rid of urinary tract infections without drugs
People with urinary tract infections should drink a lot of water, do not hold urine, clean the private area ..., help soon get rid of discomfort without using drugs.
Health
How dangerous is monkeypox?
Global health officials have sounded the alarm over the rising number of monkeypox cases in Europe and other countries.
Flu epidemic
Warning of two nCoV strains that can cause a new wave of infections
The appearance and increase of BA.4, BA.5 in South Africa and some parts of the world made experts fear that it would cause a new wave of epidemics.