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World-first discovery as a worm is found inside a woman's brain in Australia
Marking an unprecedented case in medical history, a live "string-like" roundworm is discovered within a woman's frontal lobe during brain surgery.
New Covid strain dubbed 'variant of interest' by WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared a new Covid strain called Eris as a variant of interest.
The US remains the best country to be a women entrepreneur
London overtakes NYC as the best city to be a woman entrepreneur, but the US remains top of the global leaderboard.
Covid-19 was created by China as 'bioweapon' to purposely infect humans, claims Wuhan researcher
A researcher at the Wuhan Institute of Virology has now claimed that China created Covid-19 as a bioweapon.
Wuhan scientists and Chinese military created Covid-19, reveals shocking report
Over the last few years, governments, scientists, investigators, and various organisations have been trying to find the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reaching the key sustainable energy goals by 2030 is unrealistic, says the UN
The UN reported that reaching Sustainable Development Goal 7 by 2030 is unrealistic. Achieving the goals would benefit the world, in terms of health, well-being, and protection from environmental and social risks.
The next pandemic is coming and the UK is not prepared, warn top scientists
Top scientists believe that the UK is not prepared for another COVID-19-like pandemic.
Chinese scientists claim Covid-19 originated from humans
The Chinese scientists also rejected the latest reports which claimed that the virus came from racoon dogs.
Brits warned of new, 'more infectious' COVID-19 'UK variant'
The new variant is believed to be more contagious than the original strain of COVID-19, with estimates suggesting it could be up to 70% more transmissible.
Woman locks self, son for 3 years at home due to Covid fear
A woman locked herself and her 10-year-old son in their home for three years in the fear that they might contract Covid-19 infection.
WHO probe into origins of Covid pandemic has stalled: report
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reportedly stalled its ongoing investigation into the origins of Covid-19.
Chinese singer deliberately catches Covid to avoid missing her New Year's Eve concert
A famous Chinese singer deliberately infected herself with Covid-19.
Covid hospitalisations see a 27% jump in UK, experts warn of new wave
The UK has been seeing a significant rise in Covid-19 cases over the last few weeks.
China shuts down parks, museums and malls as Beijing sees record Covid cases
China shut down parks, shopping malls, and museums in its capital, Beijing, after the country reported 28,000 Covid-19 cases on Tuesday.
Chinese officials tie up two women, humiliate them in streets for not wearing masks
China, which has been receiving backlash for its harsh COVID-19 control measures, again managed to irk its citizens.
UK students still facing mental health issues due to Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disastrous impact on people's mental health, and it is still continuing to affect thousands of students in the UK.
Nearly 80% of people pushed into poverty by Covid were from India
According to World Bank estimates, 8 out of every 10 people pushed into extreme poverty as a result of the coronavirus pandemic were Indians.
Body's immune reaction to severe Covid may cause brain damage: study
A new study by researchers at King's College London has found that severe Covid infection can damage nerve cells in the brain.
UK records 17% rise in Covid-19 cases in just seven days
Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations in the UK have reported a 17% increase in the past seven days.
Year 2020 stunted social development of young adults: study
A new study has claimed that 2020 has been so traumatic for the younger population that it has stunted their social development.
Chinese officials apologise for breaking into houses looking for Covid cases
Authorities in the Chinese city of Guangzhou have had to apologise for breaking into the houses of those who had been taken to quarantine in a hotel.
Novak Djokovic faces US Open ban; USTA does not take Wimbledon stance
Novak Djokovic could be forced to miss the US Open owing to the United States' rule about travellers to the country being fully vaccinated.
Airbnb decides to close down its domestic business in China
China's zero-Covid policy and the subsequent lockdowns have made survival difficult for foreign companies.
Kim Jong Un slams government officials for 'immature' response to Covid outbreak
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has accused officials of "slackness and immaturity," in dealing with the country's first officially confirmed COVID-19 outbreak.
Covid-19: Women more likely to gain weight than men during lockdowns
A study conducted by the researchers in UK has found that women and young adults were more likely to gain weight during the first Covid-19 induced lockdown.
Panic buying in Beijing as authorities order mass testing in Chaoyang district
The residents of Beijing were seen flocking to markets on Monday to stock up on food and other essential supplies in case the Chinese government imposes a Shanghai-style lockdown.
Patient dies after battling Covid-19 for more than a year and a half
A UK patient with a severely weakened immune system had COVID-19 for more than a year. It is said to be the first such case wherein a person had the virus for 505 days, according to research by scientists at King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS foundation trust.
Covid-19: India brings back mask mandate in national capital
The sudden surge in COVID-19 cases has forced India's national capital, New Delhi, to bring back the mask mandate, weeks after the government made wearing masks voluntary.
Covid-19 destroys 9-year-old's kidneys, forces mum to donate hers
A woman from West Sussex, UK has decided to donate her kidney to save her nine-year-old daughter's life after the latter suffered kidney failure upon contracting Covid-19 last year.
Anti-vax sentiment may stem from 'adverse childhood experiences,' says study
A study published in the journal PNAS Nexus and conducted by scientists in New Zealand, found that people who opposed vaccines had a difficult childhood. It added that these experiences instilled a distrust for authority in them.