Pandemics News Archive
Clear skies, clear lungs: Asthma emergencies dropped as air quality improved during lockdown
The Guardian - 09-Feb-2024
Insights from Oxford study calls for continued action to improve air quality everywhere
Read more...Frozen ancient viruses in the Arctic could spark the next global pandemic
Independent - 21-Jan-2024
Scientists develop monitoring strategies to mitigate the impact of frozen pathogens re-emerging
Read more...Life's curveballs can fast-forward your biological clock and make you look older
National Institute on Aging (NIA) - 04-Jan-2024
These age-jumps, measured by DNA changes, can actually reverse once the stressor fades
Read more...Canadians' life expectancy falls in 2022 for the third year in a row
The Canadian Press - 27-Nov-2023
COVID-19 takes a toll, seniors hit hardest, and Atlantic Canada sees highest jump
Read more...Animal-to-human diseases poised to kill 12 times more people by 2050
Independent - 03-Nov-2023
Urgent action needed to prevent the disease risk by addressing climate change & deforestation
Read more...Novel Claromer compounds fight viruses by targeting their protective membranes
Maxwell Biosciences - 02-Aug-2023
Inspired by human immunity, Claromers are revolutionary molecules which may overcome resistance in near future
Read more...COVID-19 continues to take a toll on Japanese life expectancy
Japan Times - 28-Jul-2023
Overall dropped by 0.42 years for men and 0.49 years for women in 2022 - second fall in a row
Read more...Air pollution intensifies Covid-19 impact, mirroring decade-older age
The Guardian - 21-Jun-2023
Scientists advocate for air pollution reduction, emphasizing its potential to improve health outcomes amidst pandemics and flu season
Read more...Diabetes medication metformin could lower long COVID risk by 41%, study suggests
New Scientist - 09-Jun-2023
Metformin may function as an anti-inflammatory and potentially reduce the viral load of SARS-CoV-2
Read more...Biological Age: A Dynamic Response to Severe Stress
Harvard Gazette - 24-Apr-2023
Helping the body recover from stress could contribute to increased longevity
Read more...Deaths from excessive alcohol intake surged in the UK during Covid pandemic
BBC - 08-Dec-2022
A 27% rise in alcohol-related deaths was reported during 2019-21, with more men affected than women
Read more...Universal flu vaccine protects against all 20 strains of flu virus
BBC - 25-Nov-2022
Breakthrough innovation that simultaneously induces antibodies against multiple antigens
Read more...England and Wales see slight increase in life expectancy in 2021 - official figure to follow
BBC - 17-Oct-2022
Only 4 out of 31 countries studies have seen their period life expectancy recover since 2020
Read more...Covid restrictions provided unique real-world experiment with reduced air pollution
The Guardian - 26-Jan-2022
Big drop in NO2 produced biggest benefit, less significant drops seen in PM2.5 and PM10
Read more...Senolytic drugs improved survival rates in coronavirus-infected mice
SENS Research Foundation - 07-Oct-2021
Boosts immune response by clearing senescent cells; a potential treatment for COVID-19 in humans
Read more...Covid-19 hit hardest in men, cutting their life expectancy by over an year
BBC - 23-Sep-2021
Life expectancy will recover in the future, but with a 'slower growth'
Read more...A 12-week Better Health campaign to help you lose weight and stay active
BBC - 26-Jul-2021
Free support and guidance to shed those excess kilos gained during lockdown
Read more...US life expectancy dropped by 1.5 years in 2020, mostly due to COVID-19
Independent - 21-Jul-2021
Largest drop since world war II, mainly affecting Black and Hispanic Americans
Read more...UK recorded more deaths than births for first time in 40 years
BBC - 25-Jun-2021
Covid may not be the only reason; fewer births and older population also fuel death rates
Read more...US life expectancy records biggest fall due to covid pandemic
Guardian - 23-Jun-2021
Health inequalities mainly affected life expectancy of minority groups
Read more...Robot Scientist uses AI to find cure for covid-19
Chalmers University of Technology - 03-Jun-2021
Speeds up drug discovery process, allowing researchers to find new treatments for deadly diseases
Read more...Air purifiers in safari buses to protect passengers from pollution and pathogens
Air Quality News - 17-May-2021
AirLabs' devices claims to remove coronavirus in the air - improves public transport during pandemic
Read more...Sweat sensor spots early signs of COVID-19 cytokine storms
Medgadget - 16-Apr-2021
Early diagnosis of respiratory infections with sweat sensor could enable early treatment to save lives
Read more...BioAge's anti-ageing drug to treat Covid-19 enters phase 2 trial
Longevity Technology - 22-Mar-2021
Reverses immune ageing and can prevent death from coronavirus infection in the elderly
Read more...Cancer vaccines based on mRNA technology will be available soon
Sky News - 19-Mar-2021
Science behind developing Covid-19 vaccines could bring us cancer shots too
Read more...Virus comes back to life in a survivor of Ebola
New Scientist - 18-Mar-2021
Ebola survivor harboured the virus for 5 years & transmission could spark new outbreaks
Read more...Previous Covid-19 infection may be protective for 5 months
BBC - 14-Jan-2021
Some might get re-infected & transmit the virus - should stay at home
Read more...A New COVID antibody test to check if you need a vaccine
Medical Xpress - 29-Dec-2020
This rapid test can assess your level of immunity and post-vaccine tolerability
Read more...Activewear brand Lorna Jane makes 'anti-virus' claims: taken to court
BBC - 23-Dec-2020
Such claims made by trusted companies without a scientific basis mislead the public
Read more...2020 might be the deadliest year for America
Guardian - 22-Dec-2020
Life expectancy to drop by 3 years - greatest cut off since World War II
Read more...UV LED light - a new hope amidst the pandemic
Medical News Today - 20-Dec-2020
Effective in killing human coronavirus - residential use not recommended due to hazardous effects
Read more...Robots to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic
Medical Expo - 18-Dec-2020
No risk of spreading the virus or getting infected - will reinforce the health task-force
Read more...An AI tool that helps personalise COVID-19 treatment decisions
ZDNet - 15-Dec-2020
Has halved the mortality rates despite the second wave of the pandemic
Read more...Covid-19 has reverted life expectancy levels back to 2010
Guardian - 10-Dec-2020
Coronavirus slashed the upward trend of life expectancy in England and Wales
Read more...A drug that reverses ageing to help fight COVID
Connecticut Post - 17-Nov-2020
Elderly have a higher mortality risk with COVID - reversing ageing could reduce it
Read more...Study finds patients with good vitamin D levels half as likely to die of coronavirus
Independent - 26-Sep-2020
Definitely no harm in taking normal levels of vitamin D supplements - and could save your life
Read more...Coronavirus gives extra incentive for smokers to kick the habit
BBC - 15-Jul-2020
1.5 times as many smokers quit in the last year than usual - a rare long-term benefit of the pandemic
Read more...The deadly link between air pollution and coronavirus
Guardian - 13-Jul-2020
An analysis to answer whether quality of air affects rise in pandemic cases
Read more...Robotic scientists can do lab work faster
BBC - 06-Jul-2020
Does not mean that machines will be able to replace human scientists
Read more...Answers to your questions about coronavirus antibody tests
BMJ - 24-Jun-2020
Antibody tests, how they work, which one to choose: answers from the experts
Read more...More than 300,000 UK smokers quit in fear of coronavirus
World Economic Forum - 27-May-2020
The pandemic has caused a lot of people to rethink of their daily habits
Read more...Protect yourself from coronavirus as lockdown eased
New Scientist - 27-May-2020
Tips from New Scientist on returning to work and travelling around
Read more...11,000 avoided deaths in Europe owing to cleaner air during lockdown
Guardian - 30-Apr-2020
We need technology-driven, not pandemic-driven, solutions to air pollution
Read more...José Luis Cordeiro looks at the positive opportunities from Covid-19
Lifeboat Foundation - 28-Apr-2020
Some interesting figures on how we are able to sequence new viruses faster and faster
Read more...Public Health England: Best to take vitamin D during COVID-19 lockdown
BBC - 23-Apr-2020
Advices on improving health should be considered especially in times of pandemic
Read more...Presence of coronavirus in sewage quantitatively reflects number infected
Newsweek - 23-Apr-2020
Quickly becomes inactive in faeces and sewage so there's no risk of infection
Read more...Genetic diversity, hoped to explain varied severity of COVID-19 symptoms
BBC - 14-Apr-2020
A look into DNA data from UK Biobank to answer many questions on the virus
Read more...FDA gives the green light for human trials against a new coronavirus therapy
WebMD - 03-Apr-2020
May cause serious adverse effects if stem cells over attack normal lung cells
Read more...Proposed strategy to protect elderly from gerolavic infections like COVID-19
Forbes - 31-Mar-2020
To benefit long term global health and longevity, and enhance economic recovery
Read more...COVID-19 advanced testing lab created by UC Berkeley scientists
University of California, Berkeley - 30-Mar-2020
In response to mass testing needs, they employ robotics and automation for accuracy and speed
Read more...Half a million computers across the world unite to fight against COVID-19 virus
Independent - 26-Mar-2020
They need one million computers and it's your chance to be one in a million!
Read more...Top ten frequently asked questions about coronavirus
BBC - 24-Mar-2020
Quick answers from the BBC's coronavirus FAQ
Read more...Kinsa's smart thermometer, an early warning device for COVID-19
New York Times - 18-Mar-2020
Very beneficial as health sector sees where to prioritize testing
Read more...7 COVID-19 patients recovered, owing to stem cell therapy
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 16-Mar-2020
A small study, but a big impact on the 7 participants who all recovered quickly
Read more...CloudMind robots used to protect staff in Wuhan field hospital
CNET - 14-Mar-2020
Able to monitor patients' vital signs and deliver medication remotely
Read more...A hospital in Italy resorts to 3D printing in desperate times
3D Printing Media Network - 14-Mar-2020
3D printing is a quick alternative when the product chains are getting delayed
Read more...Nanotech spray can prevent coronavirus from spreading
Nano Magazine - 11-Mar-2020
This is a long lasting disinfectant that lasts upto 5 years
Read more...Intelligent robot reduces cross-infection risks for coronavirus
The Strait Times - 10-Mar-2020
Besides preventing cross-infection for medical workers, robot prevents improper sample collecting
Read more...AI system can recognize pneumonia due to Covid-19 in chest CT
The Next Web - 02-Mar-2020
There many CT images to analyse so this AI saves up times
Read more...No need to get panicked and buy hand sanitisers
Guardian - 29-Feb-2020
They're more effective against coronavirus than norovirus - but must be at least 60% alcohol
Read more...Ethics report shows equal respect helps prepare for health emergencies
Nuffield Council on Bioethics - 24-Feb-2020
As is often the case, it's politicians who need to act before the spotlight is on them
Read more...Last opportunity to contain coronavirus outbreak
BBC - 22-Feb-2020
Not yet out of control - but asymptomatic patients could complicate prevention of outbreaks
Read more...5 key questions about coronavirus (Covid-19)
BBC - 12-Feb-2020
It's not going to wipe out humanity - and your individual risk is low
Read more...Pharmaceutical companies developing vaccine for coronavirus in record time (video)
BBC - 31-Jan-2020
Inovio's Dr Kate Broderick explains how - starting with the DNA sequence
Read more...First US coronavirus patient treated using robot in isolation unit
Guardian - 23-Jan-2020
Unit can expand to 10 units - but would be overwhelmed with a full-scale pandemic
Read more...UK toughens up precautionary measures against the new coronavirus
BBC - 22-Jan-2020
Symptoms quite similar to that of seasonal flu, takes 5 days to appear once infected
Read more...New coronavirus claims the second life in China
Independent - 17-Jan-2020
Are we heading towards a new pandemic?
Read more...A new coronavirus is preparing to wreak havoc in China
Guardian - 11-Jan-2020
Patients are mostly vendors and buyers at Seafood market in Wuhan city of China
Read more...2020 could bring universal flu vaccine thanks to Israeli researchers
Algemeiner - 11-Dec-2019
It's always better to be prepared beforehand for another possible pandemic
Read more...Flu vaccine 2019 and everything you need to know about that
Huffington Post - 23-Sep-2019
Flu can kill – it’s a good idea to get the jab every year
Read more...Independent panel says we're not prepared for growing global pandemic risk
VOX - 19-Sep-2019
Politicians quickly forget the risk once the last crisis is over
Read more...Two new Ebola drugs report a 90% survival rate
BBC - 13-Aug-2019
Thanks to this cocktail of 3 antibodies, Ebola no longer means impending death
Read more...Taking antibiotics could make your flu more deadly
Independent - 02-Jul-2019
Antibiotics should not be taken without a prescription of the doctor
Read more...Ebola spreads from Congo to Uganda - no sign of stopping
BBC - 13-Jun-2019
Not yet a global emergency – but could explode at any time
Read more...Pig Ebola spreads across Asia leading to culling of millions of pigs
Guardian - 06-Jun-2019
If this mutated to infect humans it would be worse than Ebola
Read more...Over 1,000 deaths in new Ebola outbreak in DRC
Independent - 05-May-2019
Vaccine may be controlling outbreak for now, but could explode at any time
Read more...Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo - still not a global threat
BBC - 12-Apr-2019
No need to declare a “public health emergency of international concern”
Read more...Dangerous toxins accidentally released from labs every few days
VOX - 20-Mar-2019
All too easy to get lax about safety when you work with deadly materials every day
Read more...Small molecule oral drug could treat influenza A
Phys.org - 11-Mar-2019
Targets seasonal and pandemic strains of flu
Read more...Flu resistant chickens in battle against next human pandemic
Independent - 23-Jan-2019
Hopefully in future we can make ourselves impervious to flu
Read more...How do you die from the flu?
Patient - 15-Jan-2019
It's not just a bad cold - it killed 15,000 people in the UK last year
Read more...Llama blood clue to beating all flu
BBC - 02-Nov-2018
Llama antibodies able to attack parts of flu virus that don't mutate
Read more...Prototype pandemic vaccine without the shot
Washington Post - 12-Sep-2018
A bandage-like strip with micro-needles may replace the usual methods for vaccination
Read more...China Won't Share Its Samples of a Deadly Flu Virus
Live Science - 28-Aug-2018
China refuses to share H7N9 samples making difficult developing a vaccine against it
Read more...Fresh Ebola outbreak has potential to spread
CNN - 14-Aug-2018
New outbreak in an area of active conflict makes difficult to contain the infection
Read more...Pandemic could kill 900 million people
Metro - 30-Jul-2018
Lack of adequate response systems may result in the death of 10% of the population
Read more...Nipah virus outbreak in India contained
Times of India - 09-Jun-2018
Nipah virus outbreak has been contained with 17 deaths and no new cases
Read more...Could dog flu be the next pandemic?
Medical News Today - 06-Jun-2018
The H3N8 Dog influenza virus found in China is not a risk for humans at the moment
Read more...Here's What the Next Pandemic Pathogen Might Look Like
Live Science - 12-May-2018
Pathogens like Ebola and Zika are unlikely to cause a global pandemic disaster.
Read more...Pop up vaccine factories could curb pandemics
The Ecologist - 10-May-2018
Big pharma is unwilling to invest in pandemic prevention.
Read more...Influenza pandemic could infect 43 million in UK
Cambridge Independent - 15-Apr-2018
Influenza pandemic could kill almost a million people in the UK.
Read more...How to avoid catching a virus on a plane
Science Magazine - 19-Mar-2018
Study provides blueprint for how a virus could move around a plane.
Read more...Disease X Could One Day Kill Millions
Newsweek - 11-Mar-2018
Disease X has been added to the World Health Organization's (WHO) list of maladies.
Read more...Lassa fever: The killer disease with no vaccine
BBC - 05-Mar-2018
Nigeria has been gripped by an outbreak of a Lassa fever.
Read more...Hunting Unknown Viruses To Prevent Next Pandemic
Futurism - 23-Feb-2018
Scientists estimate still 1.6 million viruses to discover.
Read more...First ever human case of H7N4 bird flu
Guardian - 15-Feb-2018
68-year-old woman from eastern China developed symptoms on 25 December.
Read more...Experimental Drug Kills Flu Virus in a Single Day
ScienceAlert - 13-Feb-2018
Shionogi claims its influenza virus treatment is faster-acting than any other flu drug.
Read more...Infectious disease outbreak could kill 30 million people in a year
Business Insider - 02-Feb-2018
Global Health Security Agenda program is coming ot an end.
Read more...Google invests in UK company developing universal flu vaccine
Independent - 15-Jan-2018
Vaccitech has raised £20m from investors including Google parent Alphabet.
Read more...What is 'Aussie' flu and should we be worried?
BBC - 08-Jan-2018
Aussie flu or H3N2 is an influenza A virus that appears to cause more severe infections in young children and the elderly.
Read more...New DNA vaccine could lead to a universal vaccine for the flu
Digital Trends - 02-Jan-2018
Flu virus continually shape-shifts from year to year.
Read more...The Virus That Conquered the World, 100 Years Later
Infection Control Today - 20-Dec-2017
Called “La grippe,” “three-day fever” and the “Spanish flu,” the influenza pandemic of 1918–1919 ravaged communities worldwide.
Read more...US lifts ban on risky pathogen research
Nature - 19-Dec-2017
The US government has lifted its controversial ban on funding experiments that make certain pathogens more deadly or transmissible.
Read more...H7N9 Influenza Could Be The Next Big Flu Pandemic
Science Trends - 20-Oct-2017
H7N9 is an avian flu that was discovered in China in 2013. Since its discovery, there have been multiple waves of infections in humans and in 2016 the infection rate started to increase much more than before. Of the infected, 40% has died.
Read more...Can We Stop A Global Pandemic?
Forbes - 19-Oct-2017
Having killed at least 74 people in the last few weeks, the plague ravaging Madagascar has just jumped across the border and off the island.
Read more...Shortage Could Leave U.S. With Deadly Flu Pandemic
Newsweek - 12-Oct-2017
United States relies on foreign trade for many medical needs. About 30 essential items, these include hospital supplies like IV bags and everyday drugs, are made outside of the U.S.
Read more...BBC app to investigate how flu pandemic spreads
BBC - 27-Sep-2017
The free app will anonymously collect vital data on how far users travel over a 24 hour period.
Read more...Bill Gates thinks a pandemic could kill 30 million people
Business Insider - 17-Sep-2017
Bill and Melinda Gates in their recently released "Goalkeepers" report state that they see a pandemic as the greatest immediate threat to humanity on the planet.
Read more...Still Vulnerable 100 Years after Lethal 1918 Flu Pandemic
Scientific American - 15-Sep-2017
The 1918 influenza pandemic: the most devastating infectious disease in history took 50 million to 100 million lifes worldwide. Despite the progress of modern medicine we do not have such vaccines, which would be effective against a 1918-like virus.
Read more...Three Mutations Could Turn Bird Flu Virus Into A Human Pandemic
IFL Science - 26-Jun-2017
H7N9 strain has infected over 900 people since 2013.
Read more...Bill Gates warns tens of millions could be killed by bio-terrorism
Guardian - 18-Feb-2017
The next epidemic could be a genetically engineered version of the smallpox virus or a deadly strain of the flu.
Read more...We are vulnerable to flu epidemic in next decade
BBC - 30-Dec-2016
Bill Gates says the world is a bit vulnerable right now.
Read more...First flu affects lifetime risk
BBC - 11-Nov-2016
Research finds there are only two types of hemagglutinin protein on surface of influenza A virus.
Read more...Influence of the "first flu"
BBC - 11-Nov-2016
UK expert said 2 hemagglutinin could explain different patterns in flu pandemics
Read more...Lack of UK Ebola strategy and procedure put lives at risk
Pharmaceutical Journal - 27-Jan-2016
House of Commons report says UK’s response was undermined by systemic delays.
Read more...UK is ‘vulnerable’ to next Ebola outbreak
BBC - 25-Jan-2016
Science and Technology Committee says gaping hole in the country’s ability to manufacture vaccines.
Read more...Ebola vaccine 100% effective
BBC - 31-Jul-2015
No new cases in 2,000 close contacts when vaccinated immediately compared to 16 cases if vaccinated several weeks later.
Read more...Dog infects four humans with the plague, may involve human-to-human transmission
Independent - 01-May-2015
8 cases of the plague in humans each year on average but is currently treatable with antibiotics.
Read more...India swine flu outbreak ‘kills 75’
BBC - 28-Jan-2015
The H1N1 virus, which causes swine flu, first appeared in Mexico in 2009 and rapidly spread around the world.
Read more...Studying Epidemics in Virtual Worlds
Bloomberg - 06-May-2009
1.3 million virtual residents represented by digital characters ran through 15 scenarios, with a variety of government reactions. Tracks the spread of diseases in virtual worlds to help predict what will happen in the real world.
Read more...Factors that make an infectious disease outbreak controllable
PNAS - 27-Feb-2004
Two simple public health measures in controlling outbreaks are isolating symptomatic individuals and tracing/quarantining their contacts.
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