Scientists to test whether Zika can kill brain cancer cells LONDON: Scientists in Britain plan to harness the Zika virus to try to kill brain tumor cells in experiments that they say could lead to new ways to fight an aggressive type of cancer. The research will focus on glioblastoma, the most common... Environment 20 May, 2017
Zika causes birth defects in one in 10 pregnancies: US study WASHINGTON: About one in 10 pregnant women with confirmed Zika infections had a fetus or baby with birth defects, offering the clearest picture yet of the risk of Zika infection during pregnancy, US researchers said on Tuesday. The report from... Environment 05 Apr, 2017
One-Health concept: Novel approach All human health care practitioners, veterinarians, public health and environmental health professionals should consider the ‘One-Health’ approach as a professional imperative for the interest of co-existence of all the living beings The Ebola... 23 Mar, 2017
New mosquito trap smart enough to keep just the bad bugs WASHINGTON: A smart trap for mosquitoes? A new high-tech version is promising to catch the bloodsuckers while letting friendlier insects escape — and even record the exact weather conditions when different species emerge to bite. Whether it... Mobile & Apps 17 Feb, 2017
Mexico confirms first case of microcephaly from Zika MEXICO CITY: Mexico has confirmed the first case of microcephaly linked to the Zika virus, the health ministry said on Friday. The affected child, a girl, was born prematurely on November 5, 2016, and died at the moment of birth, the ministry said... Women 04 Feb, 2017
Florida researchers find 2 new invasive mosquitoes in state MIAMI: Two more tropical disease-carrying mosquitoes have been found on the US mainland for the first time, caught in traps near Florida's Everglades. The scientists involved say this could raise the risk of mosquito-borne viruses reaching people... Mobile & Apps 11 Jan, 2017
Five good news stories you might have missed in 2016 LONDON: As 2016 draws to a close with news dominated by bloodshed, disasters and disease from the Middle East to Africa and Latin America, it may seem there wasn't much to be happy about this year. Despite continued violence in Syria and Yemen,... Women 23 Dec, 2016
'Today' show's Savannah Guthrie gives birth to boy NEW YORK : 'Today' show co-host Savannah Guthrie has given birth to her second child, a boy. Guthrie's co-host Matt Lauer made the announcement on the air Friday morning . Lauer says Charles Max Feldman was born at 8:59 am. Thursday and weighed... Travel Abroad 09 Dec, 2016
Texas reports first case of Zika spread by local mosquitoes Texas health officials on Monday reported the state's first case of Zika likely spread by local mosquitoes, making Texas the second state within the continental United States to report local transmission of the virus that has been linked to birth... Environment 29 Nov, 2016
Asia outbreaks prompt question: Is all Zika dangerous? CHICAGO/BANGKOK: Zika's rampage last year in Brazil caused an explosion of infections and inflicted a crippling neurological defect on thousands of babies - an effect never seen in a mosquito-borne virus. It also presented a mystery: why... Environment 23 Nov, 2016
Brazil to monitor Zika babies for 3 years SAO PAULO: Brazil's Health Ministry said Friday that babies whose mothers were infected by the Zika virus during pregnancy will be monitored until they are 3 years old to detect the presence of possible problems other than microcephaly. The... Environment 20 Nov, 2016
WHO declares end of Zika emergency but says virus remains a threat GENEVA/CHICAGO: The World Health Organisation on Friday declared that Zika no longer constitutes an international emergency, but it stressed a need for a long-term effort to address the virus, which has been linked to birth defects and... Women 19 Nov, 2016
