Health

WHO studies whether Covid has role in child hepatitis mystery

Shawdesh desk: The WHO said Tuesday that 348 probable cases of hepatitis of unknown origin had been identified, as studies into the potential role of adenovirus and Covid-19 infection gather

Covid: Fourth-dose jab trial shows good boost

Shawdesh Desk: Fourth-dose Covid booster vaccines increase protection against Covid-19, particularly in people aged over 70, according to a UK trial. But scientists say any short-term protection against infection is

Russia may start Convasel vaccine clinical trials on people aged over 60 in 2022

Shawdesh Desk: The Russian Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) plans to begin in 2022 clinical trials of the country’s new anti-coronavirus Convasel vaccine on people aged 60 and older, FMBA chief

US confirms 1st human case of bird flu

Shawdesh Desk: The US has confirmed the first known human case of H5 bird flu in a person in the state of Colorado, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

China detects first human case of H3N8 bird flu

Shawdesh desk: China has confirmed the first known human case of the H3N8 strain of avian flu, but health authorities say there is a low risk of widespread transmission among

Only 29% hospitalised Covid patients fully well one year on: study

Shawdesh Desk: Not even one in four people have completely recovered from Covid a full year after being hospitalised with the disease, a UK study indicated Sunday, warning that long

Cancer: Huge DNA analysis uncovers new clues

Shawdesh Desk: UK scientists have undertaken a huge “archaeological dig” of cancer in the UK, analysing the complete genetic make-up – or whole genome sequence – of tumours from about

How to prevent a summer heart attack

Not just winters, summer heat too can raise your risk of heart attack, especially if you have an already existing heart condition, diabetes or high cholesterol. According to a study,