Russia on Sunday reported more than 25,000 new coronavirus cases, the highest number of daily infections since early January as
Month: July 2021
Afghanistan finds deadly fungal infection in COVID patients
A deadly fungal infection known as “black fungus’ that first surfaced in Indian COVID-19 patients has been detected in Afghanistan,
COVID pandemic on the rise again
The pandemic picked up speed again this week in all regions of the world except Latin America. Here is the
WHO recommends COVID tests in schools
The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 tests should be carried out in schools—even when no cases have been
Air pollution during pregnancy may affect growth of newborn babies
Maternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has often been linked to adverse effects on the health of the newborn.
S.Africa daily Covid cases hit record as controls tightened
South Africa on Friday recorded a record tally of new COVID-19 infections, with more than 24,000 cases in the continent’s
Masks at the gym: Uncomfortable but not unsafe, study finds
Wearing a mask while you exercise may be uncomfortable, but a new study should reassure gym-goers that it poses no
Paving the way for cancer treatments with fewer side effects
In recent years, immunotherapy has revolutionized the field of cancer treatment. However, inflammatory reactions in healthy tissues frequently trigger side
Virologists publish new findings on SARS-CoV-2 treatment option
A recent study by Kansas State University virologists demonstrates successful postinfection treatment for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. College
Only 20 states used health equity committees in COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning
During the large second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in fall 2020, pulmonologist and critical care provider Juan C. Rojas,
