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Doses of far-UVC light can fight spread of influenza: study

11 Feb 2018 5:59 AM

Some 28,000 people were infected with Ebola in the outbreak which began in late 2013 and continued through last year, killing more than 11,000 people mainly in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. (Photo: AFP)

Human reproductive organs can get infected by ebola virus, says study

Prior studies of survivors have revealed sexual transmission of Ebola virus, and that viral RNA can persist in semen...

10 Feb 2018 5:02 AM

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A new warrior to fight HIV transmission

Scientists at the University of Waterloo developed the tool.

16 April 2018 7:40 AM

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New weapon in fight against hepatitis C infection

This study is an impressive example of how to upscale the treatment of hepatitis C.

15 April 2018 4:26 AM

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Why is whooping cough resurging?

Here is what a new study has found.

4 April 2018 9:35 AM

AIDS-related illnesses remain the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) globally, and they are the second leading cause of death for young women aged 15-24 years in Africa, said the report.

AIDS drugs show more promise for preventing new infections

Until there's a vaccine, condoms are the best way to prevent HIV infection.

24 July 2018 9:09 AM

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Childhood infections may affect school performance

The study adds to a growing body of evidence linking poorer school achievement to an increased risk of adverse health...

17 July 2018 6:40 AM

Privacy and confidentiality are vital in emergency care, particularly for those who dont wish to divulge sensitive personal information. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nursing notes may help ICU patients survive

Mortality is not the only outcome that nursing notes could potentially predict.

16 July 2018 1:08 PM

The blood test measures a specific peptide to inform if a patient has the very earliest stages of Alzheimers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists reveal the way blood clots reduce the chance of infection

Clotting is a vital process to prevent life-threatening blood loss following an injury.

14 July 2018 11:15 AM

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Cinnamon oil may help prevent superbug infections: Study

Natural products may offer a promising solution to tackle such issues.

13 July 2018 11:20 AM

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A new pathogen can kill or blind people

It can even result in death.

8 July 2018 6:22 AM

Fish pedicures became a popular beauty trend a while back (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman loses toenails due to infection caused after getting fish...

Tanks aren't always sanitised adequately and bacteria can be found in the water and the fish.

5 July 2018 6:25 AM