Researchers find potential drug for emerging Chikungunya virus | Health

Researchers find potential drug for emerging Chikungunya virus | Health

Researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University and their collaborators are working to create what could be the first drug for crippling joint pain that follows infection with the new chikungunya virus that can continue for months or even years. Although researchers have tried to develop vaccines and drugs to fight the virus, none … Read more

CrossFit group mistaken for robbers in Brazil as customers flee in fear

CrossFit group mistaken for robbers in Brazil as customers flee in fear

The moment a stampede of panicked patrons fled a bar in northern Brazil was caught on restaurant security cameras, but all is not as it seems. Patrons of the Cervejaria Alphaiate bar and restaurant were enjoying their meal Saturday night around 9:00 pm outside when they got scared and were forced to flee from their … Read more

India, Spain, Brazil Record Monkeypox Deaths – Should We Be Concerned?

India, Spain, Brazil Record Monkeypox Deaths – Should We Be Concerned?

New Delhi: The increasing number of cases of monkeypox and the many deaths reported due to the disease have raised concern among the health community and the public as well. On Sunday, India became the latest country to report its first death from monkeypox. A 22-year-old monkeypox patient from Kerala died in a private hospital … Read more