Measles infected 10 million, claimed over 142,000 lives last year
Large pockets of unvaccinate children have caused a backsliding in immunization against measles -- a vaccine-preventable disease.
Tag: global health
New vaccine is incredibly efficient at preventing typhoid
Antibiotic-resistant typhoid is spreading in some parts of the world so this news comes in the nick of time.
Measles cases spike globally with a 26% increase from last year
The potentially deadly illness, which can be easily prevented with vaccinations, continues to spike globally.
Polio Type 3 eradicated globally
A major milestone in the global effort to eradicate all poliovirus strains.
How to prevent dementia, according to new WHO guidelines
If you want to save your brain, here are the do’s and don’ts from the new WHO guidelines.
Dengue vaccine candidate looks promising in Phase 3 Trial
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that causes flu-like symptoms but can be lethal and kill up to 20% of those ...
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Leaf blowers are not only annoying but also bad for you (and the environment)
It comes down to the inefficient engines they use.
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