Scientists trace origins of the Justinian Plague with ancient DNA
Independent - 28-Aug-2025Ancient remains reveal Y. pestis was behind history’s first recorded pandemic
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Covid-19 may speed up ageing of arteries, but mainly in women
New Scientist - 18-Aug-2025Results may explain why long covid is more common in women
Scientists test mRNA inhaler as potential universal antiviral
New Scientist - 13-Aug-2025In animals, mRNA cocktail cut SARS-CoV-2 levels and boosted resistance to flu and Zika viruses
Cidara’s new flu drug shows strong protection in adults
BioPharma Dive - 23-Jun-2025It may be a potential one-time seasonal alternative to vaccines without serious side effects
WHO reaches global deal to strengthen pandemic preparedness
BBC - 17-Apr-2025Treaty boosts data sharing, fair access to medicines, and global pandemic response
Alcohol deaths surge in England after pandemic, study finds
BBC - 11-Apr-2025Experts warn rising alcohol deaths are deepening health inequalities and demand urgent action
CEPI backs universal flu vaccine bid with $5M boost
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) - 02-Apr-2025Centivax’s tech aims to deliver broad protection against rapidly mutating viruses
UK lists 24 diseases that could cause the next big health crisis
BBC - 24-Mar-2025Scientists aim to develop new vaccines and treatments before the next outbreak hits
UK launches world-first genetic surveillance system to combat future pandemics
Independent - 30-Jan-2025Revolutionizing disease detection to safeguard against future health threats
COVID-19 pandemic lowered life expectancy in many countries
Oxford Population Health - 20-Dec-2024Japan and South Korea had minimal effects, while cancer deaths generally fell
How close is H5N1 bird flu to becoming airborne?
New Scientist - 05-Dec-2024A single mutation could unlock the virus's potential for human-to-human transmission
Khondrion and Amsterdam UMC join forces to combat persistent post-COVID symptoms
Khondrion - 08-Nov-2024Phase 2 trial on sonlicromanol to test its ability in improving patient's symptoms & quality of life
UK launches world’s first early warning system for faster pandemic detection
Innovation News Network - 06-Nov-2024The system will use genetic testing to identify infections quickly
First case of deadly mpox strain detected in the UK
Independent - 31-Oct-2024Health officials assure the public that the risk remains low as tracing efforts begin
Life expectancy in Scotland: A slow road to recovery
BBC - 23-Oct-2024Despite recent progress, life expectancy remains below pre-pandemic levels
Fast new mpox test promises to halt africa’s rising virus cases
BBC - 04-Oct-2024This test uses PCR technology to detect the virus from skin samples
ECDC advises Africa-bound travelers to get vaccinated against mpox
BBC - 16-Aug-2024The new strain, Clade 1b, spreads easily, raising concern for Europe-bound travelers too
WHO issues global health warning as deadly mpox outbreak surges in Africa
BBC - 15-Aug-2024Health experts call for a swift, coordinated global response to contain the crisis
Global life expectancy on the rise: insights from the world population prospects report
Live Forever Club - 14-Jul-2024UN's World Population Prospects 2024 shows recovery to better than pre-covid life expectancy
COVID-19 accelerates biological ageing, increasing it by 5 years
Live Forever Club - 06-Jul-2024The coronavirus shortens telomeres, harming DNA protection
Bird flu is spreading to other animals and may cause a pandemic in humans
Popular Science - 17-Jun-2024The fatality rate for H5N1 is estimated to be around 50%
New vaccine may offer broad protection against both known and unknown coronaviruses
The Guardian - 06-May-2024Vaccine has shown the potential to protect mice against range of coronaviruses,
Clear skies, clear lungs: Asthma emergencies dropped as air quality improved during lockdown
The Guardian - 09-Feb-2024Insights from Oxford study calls for continued action to improve air quality everywhere
Frozen ancient viruses in the Arctic could spark the next global pandemic
Independent - 21-Jan-2024Scientists develop monitoring strategies to mitigate the impact of frozen pathogens re-emerging
Life's curveballs can fast-forward your biological clock and make you look older
National Institute on Aging (NIA) - 04-Jan-2024These age-jumps, measured by DNA changes, can actually reverse once the stressor fades
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