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The world changed overnight with the new rules
China’s top health officials on Wednesday said that the new national COVID-19 plan is due to evidence, including the spread of the milder Omicron variant and China’s experience in response to the virus. They said the changes were due toevidence, including spread of the milder Omicron variant and China’s experience in response to the virus.
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Girl who died of bird flu did not have a circulating variant of the disease
Scientists have said that it is more likely that a variant that emerged in China might be undetected because there’s less population-wide surveillance outside of China. The scientists added that they had sequenced nearly 2,000 genomes collected and sequenced since December 1, 2022. Earlier, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control had urged European…
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It was one of the worst disasters in history
A boy is rescued after he was trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey’s Hatay province for more than 100 hours following an earthquake on February 6. The earthquake killed over 1,200 and left thousands injured, the Syrian Health Ministry said. It also said that many buildings will need to be rebuilt,…
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The White House announced Biden will hold a virtual meeting on Friday with G7 leaders and Zelensky
US Vice President Joe Biden on Monday announced a half billion dollar additional assistance to Ukraine after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “I think it is important that the US supported Ukraine in the war,” Biden said. The aid will go to schools and hospitals, among other things, he added. Ukraine has been under Russian…
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Experts explain what an eating disorder is
The US’ National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) said that eating disorders are a “significant problem among children and adolescents”. However, “early detection and intervention are crucial to prevent long-term health consequences,” it added. “Inherited tendencies such as temperament and personality, social factors such as stigma, and stress are some of the factors that can lead…
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New York City has the largest seizure of the Fentanyl in history
The US President Joe Biden said he wants to launch a “major surge” to stop fentanyl production and sale that’s driving over 70,000 fatal overdoses in the US every year. “This is a major problem that we’re going to have to address,” he added. DEA administrator Anne Milgram said she’s working with other countries to…
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The shipments of contaminated waste are expected to resume Monday
The US EPA has said that water and air samples from the site of the East Palestine train derailment showed no health concerns. However, it added, “We will continue to do everything in our power…to help protect the community.” The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it is working with Norfolk Southern, the rail company…
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The East Palestine train disaster has been taken over by the EPA
Ohio state officials have opened a health clinic in East Palestine for residents who believe they may have health issues as a result of the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in December 2016. The US Environmental Protection Agency on Saturday said it would take over the clean up of the Norfolk Southern train wreck…
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There were ten Palestinians killed in the West Bank
An Israeli soldier was killed after a shooting at a checkpoint in East Jerusalem on Saturday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Twitter. Earlier, two 17-year-old Palestinians were killed during an Israeli military operation in the Jenin refugee camp, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. Israel has killed 61 Palestinians so far this year,…
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How to order your free Covid-19 tests
US FDA has issued an emergency use authorisation for the first at-home COVID-19 test that can simultaneously detect both COVID-19 and the flu. The test was developed by California-based Lucira Health, which was also the first to receive FDA approval for rapid at-home COVID-19 tests in 2020. The test is based on a central hub…
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To order your free Covid-19 tests, click here
Free at-home COVID-19 tests are now available in India. The Health Ministry has said that the COVID-19 test can be done at home through the use of a test kit. It added that if the test shows a positive result, it can be tested again within 10 days. The government has announced a free COVID-19…
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The FDA wants to make it easier for patients to get abortion pills
The US Food and Drug Administration has said that misoprostol, the generic version of mifepristone, will remain available in the country under single-Drug Arrangements for Medication Abortions (REDS) programme. The program will allow women in states where abortion is against the law to receive single-Drug Arrangements for Medication Abortions via telemedicine or at a doctor’s…
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There are 10 things you should know about how social media affects teens’ brains
A researcher has said that screens can feel addictive, adding, “I think the thing that screen time doesn’t do is tell me how I could be doing.” He added, “We’ll give a four-year-old who’s screaming an iPad…say, “Go play Angry Birds…to calm them down.” The researcher further said, “We just have to treat these tools…
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Not every state will see the sale of abortion pills by major drugstores
If a state restrictions abortion, then medication abortion is unavailable. It’s not clear whether someone who lives in a state with abortion restrictions can use a service to get a prescriptions for Mifepristone and have it delivered through the mail. It is not clear whether someone who lives in a state with abortion restrictions can…
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The unique challenges of dating with chronic illness are what people think I’m a project
Online care giving and cyberintimacy for people with coronavirus have become a key lifeline during the pandemic. Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) survivor Liz Weaver said her “easiest dating day” came in 2020 after COVID-19. She met a woman in an online support group and had a virtualromantic relationship with her. The two haven’t met in person.
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It’s unacceptable that the number of mothers who die due to their babies being born is high
The prevalence of maternal deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 70% in 2020, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). At least one woman died for every 100 babies born in Chad, Nigeria and South Sudan. “That makes it difficult for low income countries to…
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Alex says he lied about his alibi, but he did not kill his wife and son
Alex Murdaugh, the US prosecutor charged with killing his wife and son in 2020, has told a South Carolina court he had paranoia as his addiction “evolved”. Murdaugh said he tried calling his wife but she didn’t answer. Murdaugh further told the court he did not think clearly on June 7 when he was returning…
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You can add years to your life by sleeping this way
Researchers have found a link between poor sleep quality and insomnia. Those who reported poor sleep quality were found to be more likely to suffer from insomnia than those who reported good sleep quality. In a study, researchers gave participants daily sessions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to reduce stress and improve their sleep.
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It is not a good thing that this is warm in February
A winter storm has brought heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions to parts of the US. On the Great Lakes, ice coverage reached a record low for this time of the year. A researcher at the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research at the University of Michigan believes low ice coverage could cause a lake-effect snow…
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There are toxic chemicals on trains
People in US’ East Palestine, where a freight train derailment led to the release of toxic chemical vinyl chloride, have taken part in voluntary air tests. Norfolk Southern President Alan Shaw said the company has been aligned with the US Environmental Protection Agency and local efforts on the ground since the train derailment. He added…
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Carter’s legacy is centered on near-eradication of a disease
Former US President Jimmy Carter’s efforts have helped eliminate Guinea worm disease in 17 countries and averted at least 8 crore cases among the “world’s poorest and most neglected people”, the Carter Centre said. There were only 13 cases of the disease recorded by the centre in 2015, it added. The disease is spread through…
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The optimal nitrogen rate for sustainable rice production is in China
A study suggests that winter legume-rice rotations can help reduce nitrogen pollution and carbon footprint while maintaining net ecosystem economic benefits. “Winter legume-rice rotations can reduced nitrogen pollution and carbon footprint while maintaining net ecosystem economic benefits,” it said. Winter legume-rice rotations can reduce nitrogen pollution and carbon footprint while maintaining net ecosystem economic benefits.
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The East Palestine train disaster was taken over by the EPA
People in Ohio, US who were evacuated after a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed are being allowed to return to the village, said the village’s Fire Chief. However, he added that people are still advised not to bathe or breathe in the water as it could lead to serious health problems. The train carrying thousands…
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Is the United States ready for a back-to-back Pandemics?
The White House on Thursday launched a new public campaign aimed at preparing Americans ahead of a surge in COVID-19 cases this winter. White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr Ashish Jha said, “The stakes are even higher as the United States confronts a trio of threats.” Earlier, President Joe Biden had said that COVID-19 vaccine…
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Norfolk Southern gives in sick days to one of its unions after a toxic train wreck
Norfolk Southern CEO Joe Hinrichs has said his company is in talks with other freight rail unions about adding paid sick leave to their contracts. Hinrichs’ comment came as the US government asked Congress to vote to block a strike called by four freight rail unions over the non-payment of sick days. Norfolk Southern is…