Covid-like flu affects dozens, here's what we know about the symptomsA high alert was issued internationally due to a potential public health crisis as 60 people were reportedly affected with a COVID-like flu...
Parrot Fever: Here's all you should know about the deadly disease that has claimed five lives in EuropePsittacosis, or parrot fever, has claimed five lives across Europe this year. The bacterial infection, transmitted from birds to humans, pr...
STDs on rise in England: Gonorrhoea and Syphilis reach record levelThe UK Health Security Agency has revealed the surge in sexually transmitted diseases. It has said Gonorrhoea and Syphilis have reached rec...
Public bathrooms or carnival of pathogens? Do not worry, these simple steps will keep you safeHealth officials have traced the spread of certain disease-causing viruses and bacteria back to public restrooms.
PM Modi to launch COVID-19 testing facilities in Noida, Mumbai and Kolkata on MondayThe virtual launch event will be attended by Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and the chief ministers of Maharashtra, West Bengal and Ut...
Health check: Suicide is a leading cause of death among women below 60The UN observes May 28 as the 'International Day of Action for Women's Health'. Did you know that women are more prone to anxiety & depress...
First smartphone DNA test for chlamydia developedThe test's accuracy was validated by comparing its performance with the Gen-Probe Aptima Combo 2 assay, the gold standard test for chlamydi...
UK teens invent condom that detects STIsThe 'S.T.EYE' condom would change colour to warn couples if a strain of bacteria is present so that they can take immediate action.
Re-engineered antibiotic could help fight superbugsThe bacterium cause pneumococcal infections, including pneumonia, meningitis, the ear infection otitis media and sepsis in humans.
- Analysis: Stimulus bill that's not all stimulating
They call it ``stimulus'' legislation, but the economic measures racing through Congress would devote tens of billions of dollars to causes...
- How sexually transmitted diseases up HIV infection risk
Scientists have for the first time described how sexually transmitted diseases increase an individual's risk of becoming infected with HIV....