Pandemic risk factors
Pandemic risk, as noted, is driven by the combined effects of spark risk and spread risk. The foci of both risk factors often overlap, especially in some LMICs (such as in [...]
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Coronavirus can damage your testicles without warning signs
The new coronavirus could cause damage to the testicles without actually infecting them, according to a joint study by researchers from China and the United States. They [...]
Everything you should know about cancer
Cancer causes cells to divide uncontrollably. This can result in tumors, damage to the immune system, and other impairment that can be fatal. In the United States, an [...]
The effects of AIDS/HIV in Africa
HIV and Aids in Africa Africa is the region most affected by HIV and AIDS in the world. Approximately 22.4 million people, which is around two thirds of the global total of [...]
Amazing! US doctors find effective treatment for the coronavirus
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of coronavirus patients — in a [...]
US governors disagree on Trump’s plan to reopen the economy
For weeks, the Trump administration played up the dangers of the coronavirus as it sought to convince Americans to disrupt their lives and stay home. Now, as President Donald [...]
Preventing and extinguishing pandemic sparks
Preventing and Extinguishing Pandemic Sparks Although most pandemic preparedness activities focus on reducing morbidity and mortality after a pandemic has spread widely, [...]
Pandemics: Risks, Impacts, and Mitigation
Pandemics Definition Pandemics are large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease that can greatly increase morbidity and mortality over a wide geographic area and cause [...]
How long are you infectious after contacting coronavirus?
As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, a small proportion of Australians infected have now died, while most have either recovered, or are likely to recover over the [...]
COVID-19: When Trump got it wrong
The White House campaign-style video promoting President Donald Trump’s defense of his actions combating the emerging coronavirus threat earlier this year skips over [...]
COVID-19: Nigerian nurses blast Health Minister for incompetence
Nursing Group Admin, an alliance of progressive administrators and reliable stakeholders, has called for the immediate resignation of the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie [...]
Smokers beware!
Anytime is a good time to stop smoking or vaping, but health experts say this moment would be especially beneficial. “Quitting during this pandemic could not only save [...]
Men are also prone to breast cancer, new research says
When most people think of breast cancer, the chances are they don’t think about men. Most information and many of the images about breast cancer are geared toward women. [...]
What you should know about the coronavirus
There’s a novel coronavirus – a member of the coronavirus family that has never been encountered before. Like other coronaviruses, it has come from animals. Many of [...]
Are you obsessed with traveling? Don’t neglect these risks
One thing that’s become popular lately is people listing how many countries they’ve travelled to. Whether in person, or listed on their Instagram or Tinder bio, [...]