Hantavirus: here’s what you need to know about the infection that killed Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa: Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead, along with their pet dog, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico in February 2025, sparking intense …
Why splash pools can be an infection risk for kids: In the heat of summer, many parents take their children to splash pools or splash pads and other recreational water parks to cool down. But indoor aquatic facilities – with their fountains and spraying jets of water – can often be just as popular over …
How bird feeders help small species fight infection: Great tits are familiar visitors to gardens. allanw/Shutterstock Every day, throughout the world, people put huge quantities of food out at feeding stations for birds and other wild animals. Although we know that connecting with nature benefits human health and wellbeing, scientists still know relatively little about …
Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection – new research: LightField Studios/Shutterstock Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection. These symptoms are often referred to …
Hepatitis B is a life-threatening liver infection – our machine learning tool could help with early detection: Getty Images More than 296 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B, a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Most don’t know they are infected, so they don’t get medical care. Clinical care …
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The ONS has published its final COVID infection survey – here’s why it’s been such a valuable resource: cktravels.com/Shutterstock March 24 marked the publication of the final bulletin of the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) Coronavirus Infection Survey after nearly three years of tracking COVID infections in the UK. The first bulletin was published on …
Air pollution can increase the risk of COVID infection and severe disease – a roundup of what we know: Tatiana Grozetskaya/Shutterstock The early part of the COVID pandemic led to a significant reduction in air pollution in many parts of the world. With lockdowns, travel restrictions and decreased economic activity, there was a noticeable drop …
Three in five long COVID patients have organ damage a year after infection: Rick_Jo/Shutterstock The latest data from the Office for National Statistics suggests that more than 1.2 million people in the UK report living with long COVID for 12 months or more. Several studies have confirmed that symptoms can persist in people with long …
How much immunity do we get from a COVID infection? Large study offers new clues: SmartPhotoLab/Shutterstock After a COVID infection, whether it’s a first, second, or even a third, many of us wonder how long we might be protected against a reinfection, and whether we’ll be susceptible to new variants. Also, if we do catch …
COVID and your gut: how a healthy microbiome can reduce the severity of infection – and vice versa: Helena Nechaeva/Shutterstock A vast combination of microorganisms live in our gut, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Collectively, we refer to this as the the microbiome. Despite their tiny size, these microbes have significant effects on our health …
We studied how COVID affects mental health and brain disorders up to two years after infection – here’s what we found: COVID has been linked with a higher rate of psychiatric and neurological disorders. SewCream/Shutterstock The occurrence of mental health conditions and neurological disorders among people recovering from COVID has been a concern since early …
COVID: risk of diabetes and heart disease is higher after infection – but maybe only temporarily: After COVID, people are at increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes. Ahmet Misirligul/Shutterstock Since the pandemic began, we’ve learned a great deal about the disease behind it. We now regard COVID-19 as not just a respiratory disease, but …
Hybrid immunity: a combination of vaccination and prior infection probably offers the best protection against COVID: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock When we’re exposed to a pathogen such as a virus, our immune system identifies it as a foreign invader and mounts an attack. This ultimately results in the formation of antibodies which can neutralise the invading pathogen …
Antibiotics can lead to life-threatening fungal infection because of disruption to the gut microbiome – new study: pirke/Shutterstock Fungal infections kill around the same number of people each year as tuberculosis. They mostly take hold in people who are vulnerable because they have a defective immune system caused by an underlying disease, such as cancer, …
COVID infection of three lions and a puma in private South African zoo points to need for wider surveillance: As the pandemic winds down, continual surveillance of wild animals is vital to ensure that it doesn’t switch to another sphere of life. Kamil Martinovsky/ shutterstock SARS-CoV-2 is the cause of the disease we know as …
South Africa in the news: Omicron Gets Around Previous Covid Infection, Study Warns: A previous Covid-19 recovery provides little shield against the omicron variant, an Imperial College London study showed.: “South Africa” – BingNews Rohit gives ‘priceless lessons’ to India U-19 team during rehab at NCA: BCCI took to social media to share pictures of …
South Africa in the news: Omicron Is Moving Fast — but a Booster Shot Offers Significant Protection from Infection: Cases of omicron in vaccinated people have been mild or asymptomatic, with patients recovering within three days, according to a large study from South Africa. After an incubation period of three to …: “South Africa” – …