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June 13, 2024 12:42 PM

South Africa reports second mpox death this week

A second person has died in South Africa this week from the viral infection mpox, the health ministry said on Thursday, less than 24 hours after it announced the first death. The second person who died was a 38-year-old man. He was admitted to a hos...

June 13, 2024 12:33 AM

Researchers develop advanced method for diagnosing autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains difficult to attribute to a single cause due to its diverse symptoms and severity. However, a study by University of Virginia (UVA) researchers offers a promising strategy for understanding autism and potentiall...

June 12, 2024 12:50 PM

Northern India braces for severe heat wave, orange alert issued

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, warning of a severe heat wave that is expected to grip several northern states over the next four days. According to senior scientist R.K. Jenamani, the states of Himachal Pradesh,...

June 12, 2024 11:13 AM

WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India

The World Health Organization on Tuesday said a case of human infection with bird flucaused by the H9N2 virus was detected in a four-year-old child in West Bengal. The patient was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) of a local hospit...

 

Last updated on: 1st Aug 2025