Category Archives: Infection

Philippines DOH reports 7% rise in daily COVID-19 infections

This news has been read 80 times! MANILA, Philippines, Nov 20, (Agencies): On Monday, Nov 20, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,210 new COVID-19 infections recorded between Nov 14 and 20. This reflects a “seven percent increase” compared to the previous week, Nov 7 to 13, with an average daily count of 173 cases. […]

Feeding dogs raw meat increases the risk of antibiotic-resistant E. coli

Feeding dogs raw (uncooked) meat increases their risk of excreting E. coli that cannot be killed by a widely used antibiotic – ciprofloxacin – researchers at the University of Bristol have found from a study of 600 healthy pet dogs. E. coli, which can cause food poisoning, is also the UK’s most common cause of […]

Premature babies evacuated from Gaza arrive in Egypt – as World Health Organisation warns they have ‘serious infections’

A first group of prematurely-born babies have arrived in Egypt for treatment after they were evacuated from Gaza’s biggest hospital. The 28 infants were transported from the Emirati hospital in southern Gaza, having been evacuated from the besieged al Shifa hospital, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent and Egyptian media. Footage on Egyptian TV showed […]

3D-Printed, Infection-Resistant Metals for Implants Developed

Washington State University PULLMAN, Wash. – A novel surgical implant developed by Washington State University researchers was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining strong and compatible with surrounding tissue like current implants. The work, reported in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, could someday lead […]

Fact check: Do natural cold and flu remedies work?

The idea that you can “boost” your immune system is a popular one. It’s no surprise, then, that a Google search for “immune booster” turned up more than one billion results. There was no shortage of ads, blogs and articles promoting certain foods and supplements with immune-enhancing ingredients. With the flu, RSV and COVID circulating, […]

Air Filters Do Not Stop You From Getting Viral Infections, Study Reveals

Air filtration systems do not reduce the risk of picking up viral infections | Freepik Air filtration systems do not reduce the risk of picking up viral infections, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. The latest study published on Monday, November 20, reveals that technologies designed to make social interactions safer […]