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A new long-acting preventive HIV drug, lenacapavir, developed by Gilead Sciences, is anticipated to be available in the world’s poorest countries by late 2025 or early 2026, Reuters reported citing head of supply operations at the Global Fund to Fight…

The UN health agency has reported that avian influenza, particularly the H5N1 strain, has affected 108 countries across five continents, resulting in the deaths of over 300 million birds, UN website reported yesterday. Dr. Madhur Dhingra from the FAO noted…

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed FunMap, a machine learning-based tool to analyze cancer-associated mutations and proteins. In a study published in Nature Cancer, the researchers highlight FunMap’s ability to map functional relationships among 10,525 genes, leveraging data…

A cholera outbreak in Renk, Upper Nile state, South Sudan, has escalated, with 737 cases reported in Malakal alone as of December 3, Reliefweb.com reported yesterday. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is actively responding by establishing cholera treatment centers and oral…

Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the University of Lisbon have created a revolutionary nano-vaccine for COVID-19, administered as a nasal spray and requiring no cold storage, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. This innovative vaccine effectively targets all major COVID-19 variants,…

A new study from the US reveals that exposure to common air pollutants significantly increases the risk of infertility for both men and women, The Guardian reported yesterday. Researchers examined about 1,400 individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) to assess…

People living in areas with higher air pollution face an increased risk of long Covid symptoms if infected, according to a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The study, conducted on 2,800 adults in Catalonia aged 40-65,…

A recent trial has revealed a groundbreaking treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), marking the first significant advancement in 50 years, The Guardian reported yesterday. The study, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, found that the monoclonal…

A recent study by Penn State researchers reveals that everyday physical activity can significantly enhance cognitive processing speed, making individuals feel four years younger, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. The study highlights that both light activities, such as walking or household…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that the mpox virus remains a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), following a meeting of its Emergency Committee on Friday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus accepted the committee’s recommendation, citing a…