Kentucky lawmakers scrap statewide mask mandate in schools
The masking provisions sparked emotional debate on the third day of the special session called by the Democratic governor to address the pandemic.
Sep 10, 2021, 18:43 PM IST
Good cholesterol may increase the risk of gastro, pneumonia: Study
A new study has revealed that variations in the good cholesterol levels may up the risk of developing infectious diseases such as gastroenteritis or pneumonia.
Apr 12, 2018, 16:46 PM IST
Bhutan, Maldives declared measles free; become first in WHO South-East Asia Region to eliminate disease
Bhutan and Maldives have become the first in their region to eliminate the highly infectious disease.
Jun 13, 2017, 20:07 PM IST
Malaria infection can cause chronic bone loss
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites that kills at least half a million people annually while causing over 200 million new infections.
Jun 03, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
TB tricks body's immune system to make people infectious
Tuberculosis (TB) tricks the immune system into attacking the bodys lung tissue, which makes the person highly infectious through coughing and the bacteria then spreads by aerosol droplets to other individuals, a new study says.
Oct 21, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
