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First kisses may have helped spread cold sore virus

The modern strain of the virus that causes cold sores has been traced back to...

Why oxygen therapy could solve the long Covid puzzle

Oxygen therapy could be the latest solution provided by doctors to treat debilitating symptoms of...

California governor declares monkeypox emergency

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency over monkeypox on Monday (Aug 1)...

Chicken supply in Malaysia has stabilised, surplus can be exported: Agriculture minister

After a period of chicken supply disruptions in Malaysia, the situation has stabilised after steps...

Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa in Brazil and Spain

Brazil and Spain have reported their first monkeypox deaths.A 41-year-old man in Brazil became the...

Smoke without fire? Researchers question heated tobacco products

Heated tobacco products have soared in popularity as a "smoke free" alternative to cigarettes in...

New drugs for diabetes: Good for all or for a few?

Gone are the days when we looked at blood sugar readings and HbA1C. Hence, among...

As COVID patent war rages on, pharma group seeks fairer future access

An alliance of companies has pledged to ensure equitable access to vaccines and treatments for...

A COVID tale of two U.S. presidents

More than two years into the pandemic, a second U.S. president has tested positive for...

A COVID tale of two U.S. presidents

More than two years into the pandemic, a second U.S. president has tested positive for...

US identifies first cases of monkeypox in children

Cases of the viral disease monkeypox in the United States have been identified for the...

Five dead from monkeypox as case numbers climb to 14,000 worldwide

Five people have died from the monkeypox virus in Africa as more than 14,000 cases...

National Plastic Surgery Day: Do silicone implants increase risk of breast cancer?

Silicone breast implants are medical devices filled with silicone gel that is implanted under the...

Why world's first malaria shot won't reach millions of children who need it

After decades of work, the World Health Organization endorsed the first-ever malaria vaccine last year...

What is the Covid sub-variant Centaurus spreading across India and Europe?

The Centaurus coronavirus sub-variant that is spreading fast in India and Europe could be more...

New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond

The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious Omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists...