Questions Remain About H7N9 Avian Flu in China There are now 126 confirmed cases of the new H7N9 bird flu, including 24 deaths. The cases have been reported from Beijing, Shanghai,…
New Strain of Avian Flu in China (H7N9) — Update The number of cases of the new bird flu H7N9 in China has reached 105 with 20 deaths. Approximately 12 people have…
New Strain of Avian Flu in China — New Developments As of now, 60 people have been infected with the new H7N9 bird flu in China. There have been 13 deaths, and…
New Strain of Avian Flu in China — Update To date, Chinese authorities have reported a total of 38 patients with influenza A (H7N9) virus in different cities in China. There have…
New Strain of Avian Flu in China There is a new strain of avian flu called H7N9 in China. It is generating intense media interest, although so far there only have…
Rabies — Not just for your dog to worry about The infection begins with some general weakness, a fever, a headache; just like a regular old flu. But then, the beast’s rabid bite…
The New SARS-like Coronavirus — Update Authorities in the United Kingdom have just reported the world’s 11th person infected with the new coronavirus. The infected person did not travel abroad. In this…
The New SARS-like Coronavirus — Should You Be Worried? In 2003, a previously unknown virus began to spread across the world by air travellers, infecting thousands of people and affecting national economies. The…
5 Easy Ways to Avoid Pickpockets There is a tale of a school, known as the School of the Seven Bells, perched among the mists in the Andes Mountains outside…
A Healthy Hajj Think about the biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world, when thousands of people gather together to ring in the New Year. None of these huge gatherings…