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Bird flu, caused by influenza A viruses like H5N1 and H7N9, remains a critical public health concern due to its potential to cause severe illness in humans. While human infections are particularly rare, recent outbreaks in U.S. dairy cows and poultry have raised concerns. Recognizing bird flu symptoms early is essential for timely medical intervention...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

A growing body of research is uncovering connections between aluminium accumulation in the brain and the progression of neurodegenerative disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer’s disease, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study published in Nature Scientific Reports reveals that individuals with these conditions have significantly higher aluminium content in their brain tissues compared...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

An 18-year survivor of neuroblastoma, a solid tumour that primarily affects individuals in their childhood, marks a significant step forward as potentially the longest reported remission in a patient treated with CAR-T Cancer Therapy. This outcome, reported by Nature Medicine, observed in a phase 1 clinical trial follow-up, highlights the therapy’s potential, though challenges remain...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

What if we could turn back the clock on our cells? Sounds like wishful thinking, right? Well, it’s getting closer to reality. British researchers have successfully “rejuvenated” skin cells from a 53-year-old woman. They reprogrammed them to behave like cells that are 30 years younger. This breakthrough in reverse aging could revolutionize regenerative medicine. This...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist

Woody Harrelson created some rather controversial backlash after recently appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on Saturday, the 22 February. They were discussing Dr. Anthony Fauci and he confidently called him “extraordinarily evil” based on his role in promoting azidothymidine (AZT). AZT is the first antiretroviral drug approved for treating HIV/AIDS. Woody Harrelson claimed...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist