Viruses are among the biggest threats to humanity, with the current pandemic showing how these pathogens can shut down countries, halt entire industries and cause … Why are viruses hard to kill?Read more
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Coronavirus Epidemic Occurred in East Asia 25,000 Years Ago
The genomes of multiple East Asian populations bear the signature of a viral epidemic that occurred approximately 900 generations, or 25,000 years (28 years per … Coronavirus Epidemic Occurred in East Asia 25,000 Years AgoRead more
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CIA Link to Cuban Pig Virus Reported
With at least the tacit backing of U.S. Central Intelligence Agency officials, operatives linked to anti-Castro terrorists introduced African swine fever virus into Cuba in … CIA Link to Cuban Pig Virus ReportedRead more
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Long working hours killed 745,000 in 2016
The World Health Organization and the International Labor Organizaton have released a first of its kind study which found that 745,000 people died in 2016 … Long working hours killed 745,000 in 2016Read more
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Millions at risk as deadly fungal infections acquire drug resistance
Scientists have warned that potentially deadly fungal infections are acquiring resistance to many of the medicines currently used to combat them. More than a million … Millions at risk as deadly fungal infections acquire drug resistanceRead more
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Deadly Bacteria Spread across Oceans as Water Temperatures Rise
Deadly bacteria are spreading through the oceans as waters warm up, and are increasing infection risks, according to a new study. A report published yesterday … Deadly Bacteria Spread across Oceans as Water Temperatures RiseRead more
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A ‘Superbug’ Resistant To All Our Antibiotics
The issue of antibiotic resistance has been getting worse for quite some time. Today, well over five thousand Americans will acquire serious infections that are … A ‘Superbug’ Resistant To All Our AntibioticsRead more
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Living Near A Highway Is Terrible For Your Health
The study, slated for publication in the journal Environment International, looked at “ultrafine” pollutants from car exhaust rather than the larger pollutants that are traditionally … Living Near A Highway Is Terrible For Your HealthRead more
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Brazilian State Suspends Larvicide Use After Reports Point to Microcephaly Link
The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has suspended the use of a larvicide after reports pointed to a potential link between the chemical … Brazilian State Suspends Larvicide Use After Reports Point to Microcephaly LinkRead more
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Cleaning Staff of Multiple Hospitals on Strike in Ahmedabad
The cleaning staff of SMS hospital, a trust-run facility in Ahmedabad, which has been turned into a COVID-19-hospital by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, has been … Cleaning Staff of Multiple Hospitals on Strike in AhmedabadRead more