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January 7, 2025 10:53 AM

Louisiana reports first bird flu-related death in US

A U.S. patient who had been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu has died, the Louisiana Department of Health said on Monday, marking the country's first reported human death from the virus. The patient, who has not been identified, was hospitalized with...

January 6, 2025 12:31 PM

China rolls out plan to tackle growing issue of dementia

China has launched a national plan to address the rapidly growing prevalence of dementia, which authorities say is becoming "a widespread societal concern" and poses "significant challenges" to the well being of the elderly and their families. Agein...

January 4, 2025 11:12 AM

How alcohol consumption impacts cancer risk

The U.S. Surgeon General on Friday said all alcoholic drinks, whether beer, wine or spirits, should carry a label warning that consumption increases the risk of cancer. A link between alcohol use and cancer has been recognized at least since 1987, w...

January 3, 2025 1:35 PM

What is HMPV virus currently spreading in China?

Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, China is now grappling with a surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus. Several media reports and social media posts suggest that the virus is spreading rapidly across the country. S...

Last updated on: 15th June 2026

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