As the COVID-19 pandemic grips the world, anti-vaccine advocates are deploying familiar tactics. Yet this unprecedented global health crisis may reshape the movement entirely. Vaccination remains a polarizing issue, tracing back to a discredited 1998 study by Andrew Wakefield falsely linking the MMR

Hacker known as Shrine aims to advance COVID-19 research by publicly releasing over 5,000 scientific papers. His group accessed these via an unauthorized platform, ensuring researchers—especially those with limited budgets—gain free access without paywalls. Papers Uploaded to Reddit As COVID-19 surg

Under scrutiny by U.S. investigators, the P4 laboratory at Chinas Wuhan Institute of Virology has sparked controversy over potential COVID-19 origins. French funding and collaboration raise questions about a possible virus leak. Frances Role in Supporting Chinas P4 Lab A France Info investigation on

The concept of herd immunity relies on widespread COVID-19 infections building population-level protection through antibodies. A preliminary Chinese study, however, suggests this approach faces significant hurdles. Understanding Herd Immunity As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, experts debated the im

As France lifted its COVID-19 lockdown on May 11, 2020, public use of cloth masks became mandatory outdoors. Renowned pulmonologist Bertrand Dautzenberg argues that, against an unmasked person, a cloth mask rivals an FFP2 if universally adopted. Qualifying the Experts Claim Early in the pandemic, au

The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned that Africa risks becoming the next COVID-19 epicenter, with up to 3.3 million potential deaths if the virus isnt contained effectively. A Stark Warning from Experts While Africa has so far avoided the heaviest impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, limit

South Korea largely contained COVID-19 weeks ago, but 116 puzzling reinfection cases have scientists investigating. False negatives? Fading immunity? Or viral reactivation? Patients Testing Positive Again South Korea earned its spot as the worlds third-safest nation for COVID-19 through swift, effec

President Emmanuel Macron announced in a recent address that schools would reopen on May 11, 2020. However, Patrick Bouet, President of the Council of the National Order of Physicians, argues there is no supporting medical evidence for this move. No Medical Justification As confinement eases on May

University of Cambridge researchers have traced SARS-CoV-2 origins, indicating emergence as early as September 2019, likely outside Wuhan. Evidence supports a first human wave well before December. Challenging the Official Timeline A University of Cambridge study, reported by South China Morning Pos

In early April 2020, China reported thousands of new asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, prompting a comprehensive national study to assess infection rates across the population. Study Spans Nine Provinces According to a April 16, 2020, article in the respected Chinese outlet Caixin Wang, China identified

From the Antonine Plague to COVID-19, including the devastating Spanish Flu, discover the major pandemics that have profoundly shaped human history. Infectious diseases have triggered epidemics and pandemics long before globalization. Primarily spread by viruses or bacteria, these outbreaks have cau

In Afghanistan, five innovative high school girls are developing an affordable ventilator using repurposed car parts to aid COVID-19 patients amid severe equipment shortages. Overcoming Critical Equipment Shortages These five girls, aged 14 to 17 from Kabul and part of a robotics group, are addressi

In recent years, shifting eating habits have spotlighted innovative superfoods like spirulina. Renowned for its impressive nutritional profile, this cyanobacterium has earned a reputation as a powerhouse supplement. But what does the science say about its benefits, and is it truly a miracle food? A

As a proven microbe-killer, copper deserves a starring role in hospitals, especially post-COVID-19. Research from March revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic, survives up to four hours on copper, 24 hours on cardboard, and three days on plastic or stainless steel (with vir

Could specially trained dogs help combat COVID-19 by detecting it through scent? Promising research says yes—with caveats.Dogs have long demonstrated remarkable olfactory skills. Trained canines can identify cancers, epileptic seizures, malaria, and even citrus greening disease devastating crops wor

Launched a month ago, this interactive graph tracks COVID-19 pandemic curves in countries worldwide, with daily updates for easy comparisons. Monitor Case Trends by Country The global COVID-19 toll now exceeds 2.5 million cases and 170,000 deaths. Johns Hopkins Universitys dashboard offers real-time

FFP2 masks (also known as N95) provide superior protection against COVID-19 by filtering 95% of airborne particles. Yet, like surgical masks, they are designed for single use. U.S. researchers have explored decontamination methods, but none are fully reliable or endorsed.The Challenge of Decontamina

The United States is experiencing a sharp escalation in COVID-19 cases and deaths. France reports over 6,500 fatalities, while the UK grapples with a rapid rise in infections. Globally, nearly 60,000 deaths have been recorded since the pandemics onset.United States Poised to Become Pandemic Epicente

As Brazil surpassed 8,000 COVID-19 cases and 300 deaths that Friday, health authorities confirmed the nations first case among Amazon indigenous peoples. The Special Secretariat for Indigenous Health (SESAI), under Brazils Ministry of Health, reported that a 20-year-old woman from the Kokama tribe i

While not yet conclusively proven, emerging research suggests that everyday breathing may contribute to COVID-19 transmission via microscopic aerosols. This debate has prompted U.S. officials to recommend masks in public spaces. Transmission via Microscopic Droplets Initially, experts identified COV