Coronavirus case overload sends countries into a tailspin
As Europe begins its cautious reopening after weathering the pandemic's first wave in lockdown, many developing and middle-income countries continue to be battered by...
Obesity: Post Modern World’s Pandemic in waiting?
Obesity is a silent killer ignored by governments, health authorities, media and citizens because it kills indirectly like diabetes. But obesity is a pandemic in waiting
British pharma giant AstraZeneca expected to roll out virus vaccine in Sept
The chief executive of British pharma giant AstraZeneca said on Friday that his company is "on track" to begin rolling out up to two...
Can coronavirus be transmitted through an air conditioner?
As summer nears and the threat of COVID-19 still persists, the next worry is whether coronavirus can be transmitted from air conditioners (A/C) —...
Total coronavirus cases reach more than nine million
Global coronavirus infections topped nine million as the World Health Organization warned the pandemic was accelerating and Saudi Arabia announced it would scale back...
New study reveals 40–45% Covid-19 carriers are asymptomatic
A new study warns that around 40–45% of people who contract SARS-CoV-2 most likely remain symptom-free. Such cases may contribute to the “silent spread”...
Coronavirus cases rise as Father, son booked for assaulting SOPs implementation team
Pakistan has confirmed 107 deaths – highest till date – by novel coronavirus in one day as the number of positive cases has surged...
73 cases every hour in Karachi as Pakistan reports record cases in 24 hrs
Pakistan has confirmed 101 deaths by novel coronavirus in one day and the number of positive cases has surged to 119,536. The nationwide tally...
How racism & inequality has worsened the COVID-19 pandemic
Liam Petterson | The protests against systemic racism and police violence sweeping the globe highlight the intersection between two pandemics: COVID-19 and racism. Researchers are...
Flexible DNA: Is it deeply linked to the human psyche?
New research in mice suggests that when the DNA allows it, the brain neutralizes fearful memories using ‘fear extinction.’ The flexibility of a person’s...
Is 5G technology dangerous for our health?
As 5G wireless technology is slowly making its way across the globe, many government agencies and organizations advise that there is no reason to...
Check your diet: You may lose your vision later in life
A new study spanning nearly 2 decades has found a link between an unhealthful diet and vision loss in older age. Should we be...