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The BA.2.86 variant, which has multiple mutations, has been detected in eight countries so far

India has a powerful AI-assisted chest X-ray tech to screen presumptive TB cases. qXR, developed by Qure.ai, can detect TB in less than a min, incl. subclinical cases. 43% of TB cases would have been missed without an X-ray. AI tech combined with molecular tests can vastly increase detection rates.…

As humans encroach further on the natural world, researchers warn that 75% of novel diseases are transmitted from wildlife

We can, perhaps, breathe a collective sigh of relief—for the moment. But it’s far from time to let our guard down, experts tell Fortune.

Since the deaths in The Gambia, there have been additional charges that medicines made in India were contaminated and led to sickness. What has happened to the companies involved?

Our cars are killing us through road deaths and pollution. Decreasing the number of cars on the roads reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves community wellbeing, and promotes physical activity, writes Noah Bunkley

Eris is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK and most common varient in the US

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COVID-19 pandemic exposed inequity of access to vaccines/treatments, must bridge gap before another outbreak. G-20 must help develop "new global playbook" for regional self-sufficiency & equitable allocation/access. India's G-20 Presidency launched WHO digital health network, setting exemplary standard for digital health access. Need "new global playbook" to ensure equitable access…

During the pandemic, there had been concerns from healthcare professionals that the restrictions placed on daily life would lead to a disruption in breastfeeding. But our new research shows that the number of women who continued to exclusively breastfeed for six months increased.

Air pollution is more dangerous to the health of the average person on planet Earth than smoking or alcohol, but not enough funding is set aside to tackle it, an American study showed Tuesday.