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Local Australian Media Reports That SARS-CoV-2 NB.1.8.1 Variant is Driving Surge of COVID-19 Infections in Western Australia

Nikhil Prasad May 26, 2025 56 minutes ago

Medical News: NB.1.8.1 Variant Emerges in Western Australia Western Australia is witnessing a notable rise in COVID-19 cases, attributed to the emergence of a new subvariant named NB.1.8.1. This variant has become the dominant strain detected in Perth's wastewater, indicating its widespread presence in the community. Hospitalizations have increased to an average of 38 per day, up from 31 the ...

Researchers Discover Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 Nsp15 Protein That Enhances Its Ability to Evade Immunity

Nikhil Prasad May 26, 2025 2 hours ago

Medical News: Scientists from Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute and School of Molecular Sciences, along with collaborators from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in France, have made an important discovery in the battle to understand COVID-19. A team led by Petra Fromme has uncovered how a single mutation in a...

BREAKING! COVID-19 Infections Rising Across Pakistan with Hospitalizations Also Increasing

Nikhil Prasad May 25, 2025 14 hours ago

Medical News: Reported are emerging that COVID-19 infections are rising all across Pakistan with Karachi being the most badly affected followed by Muzaffarabad and Peshawar. The number of ICU admissions is also increasing in Lahore. COVID-19 Infections Rising Across Pakistan with Hospitalizations Also Increasing Across the country, hospitals have been overwhelmed and doctors are saying t...

HLA-Based Discovery Reveals COVID-19 T-Cell Targets That Can Revolutionize Prophylactic Strategies in Northeast Asia

Nikhil Prasad May 25, 2025 21 hours ago

Medical-News: A groundbreaking study by Chinese immunologists has uncovered dozens of overlooked immune targets in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which could be the key to more effective and longer-lasting COVID-19 vaccines tailored specifically for people in Northeast Asia. What sets this discovery apart is its focus on T-cell responses tied to specific human genetic markers known as HLA-B and HLA-C allot...

German Study Finds That Just SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Alone Can Trigger Brain Damage Similar to Parkinsons

Nikhil Prasad May 25, 2025 22 hours ago

Medical News: A shocking new study by German scientists from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover and the Center for Systems Neuroscience Hannover has revealed that the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may directly cause brain inflammation and trigger pathological changes in brain regions commonly affected by Parkinson’s disease—even in the absence...

Sharp Rise in Dangerous Ear and Sinus Infections in Children After COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad May 25, 2025 23 hours ago

Medical News: Doctors in Greece are sounding the alarm over a disturbing new trend seen in children recovering from the COVID-19 era—more kids are ending up in hospitals with serious ear and sinus infections that can spread dangerously close to the brain. Sharp Rise in Dangerous Ear and Sinus Infections in Children After COVID-19 Researchers from the 2nd Department of Pediatrics at &...

WHO’s COVID-19 Dashboard Shows That COVID-19 Positivity Rates in France is at 19 Percent, UAE at 16 Percent and Mexico at 15 Percent!

Nikhil Prasad May 25, 2025 1 day ago

Medical News: COVID-19 Positivity Rates Alarmingly High in France, UAE, and Mexico According to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO), COVID-19 test positivity rates have surged in several countries, raising concerns among health experts. France currently reports a positivity rate of 19%, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands at 16%, and Mexico follows closely with 15%. These fi...

WHO Designates SARS-CoV-2 New Variant NB.1.8.1 as Variant Under Monitoring as Infections and Hospitalizations Rise Globally

Nikhil Prasad May 25, 2025 1 day ago

Medical News: Emergence of NB.1.8.1 Sparks Global Concern The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the SARS-CoV-2 variant NB.1.8.1 as a Variant Under Monitoring (VUM) amid a surge in global COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations. This variant has rapidly spread to multiple countries, including the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and parts of Europe. Its dominance in China and rising...

BREAKING! Alarming Study Reveals That Far-UVC Light Might Not Be as Safe as Previously Believed, Can Cause DNA Damage!

Nikhil Prasad May 24, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: For the past few years, Far-UVC light—especially the 222-nanometer (nm) wavelength—has been praised as a revolutionary weapon against airborne pathogens like SARS-CoV-2. Dubbed “safe” for use around humans, this special type of ultraviolet light has been rapidly adopted in hospitals, airports, offices, and public places for disinfection purposes. But new scien...

French Scientists Find That SARS-CoV-2 NSP-1 Protein Hijacks Human Ribosomes to Multiply and Suppress Immunity

Nikhil Prasad May 24, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: Scientists Uncover How the Virus Rewires Our Cells Researchers from the Architecture et Réactivité de l’ARN lab at CNRS UPR9002, Institut de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire, Université de Strasbourg in France have uncovered remarkable new details about how the SARS-CoV-2 virus takes control of a human cell’s protein-making machinery to repr...

U.S. NIH Finds American Bovine H5N1 Shows Enhanced Neurotropism Compared to Lethal Vietnamese Human H5N1 Strain

Nikhil Prasad May 24, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: A Worrying Mutation in the Bird Flu Virus Shows Dangerous Behavior in the Brain In a major new development raising concerns over a potential pandemic threat, scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the U.S. National Institutes of Health have uncovered alarming evidence that a bovine version of the H5N1 avian influenza virus found in the U...

America’s Excess Death Crisis Worsens as Over 1.5 Million Deaths Recorded in Just Two Years After COVID-19 Pandemic Ends!

Nikhil Prasad May 24, 2025 2 days ago

U.S. Medical News: A disturbing new study reveals that the United States continues to experience a shocking number of premature and preventable deaths—more than 1.5 million in just 2022 and 2023 alone—even after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. These deaths, deemed “excess deaths,” represent lives that could have been saved if the US had simply achieved mortal...

Harvard Medical School’s Morgue Scandal Shocks Medical Community as Body Parts Trafficking Ring Uncovered

Nikhil Prasad May 24, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: In an unsettling revelation that has rocked the medical and academic communities, the former head of the morgue at Harvard Medical School has pleaded guilty to participating in a nationwide network trafficking in human remains. Cedric Lodge, 57, admitted to stealing and selling parts of cadavers that were donated to the university for scientific and educational purposes. Harvard...

SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1 Protein Stalls Human DNA Replication, Contributing to Dangerous Long-Term Health Issues!

Nikhil Prasad May 23, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: Shuts Down Key Human DNA Enzyme Blocking Replication and Triggering Inflammation In a new discovery that adds another disturbing layer to the complex ways SARS-CoV-2 damages human cells, scientists from the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases and the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have found that one of the ...

BREAKING! HBV Viral Gene Fragments Integrating into the Human Genome are Fueling Liver Cancer Progression!

Nikhil Prasad May 23, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: A new study by researchers from Fudan University, Zhongshan Hospital, and the Shanghai Medical College in China has uncovered how specific fragments of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA that integrate into the human genome can act as powerful triggers for liver cancer. These integrated viral sequences, now named “HBV-SITEs” (HBV Sequences Integrated To Enhancers), are not just ...

SARS-CoV-2 Proteins Found to Hijack miRNAs of Human Lung Cells and Trigger Dangerous Cellular Changes

Nikhil Prasad May 23, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: Researchers Uncover a Hidden Viral Tactic Scientists from Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, India, have made an alarming discovery about how the SARS-CoV-2 virus manipulates human biology in ways previously underestimated. While the infamous spike protein is known for enabling the virus to enter human cells, this new research turns the spotlight on two lesser-known viral protein...

Thailand Doctors Discover Potent Dengue Fighting Phytochemical from Local Herbal Plant

Nikhil Prasad May 23, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: New Hope in the Battle Against Dengue Fever A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from Mae Fah Luang University, Walailak University, Siriraj Hospital, and Mahidol University in Thailand has revealed the powerful antiviral effects of a naturally derived compound called heteropsine. Found in a Southeast Asian plant known as Trivalvaria costata, heteropsine shows promise in fighti...

UKHSA Warns of COVID-19 Surge Across UK Amidst New Variants. 1,120 New Infections, 73 Deaths in a Week

Nikhil Prasad May 23, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19 Cases and Deaths on the Rise Across the United Kingdom The United Kingdom is witnessing a concerning uptick in COVID-19 cases and related deaths, according to the latest data released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). In the week ending May 14, 2025, there were 1,120 new confirmed COVID-19 infections and for the week ending 9th of May, there were 73 deaths reported ...

Bangkok Hotels Failing to Embrace Clean-Air Solutions Despite Impending Pathogenic Outbreaks And COVID-19 Surges

Nikhil Prasad May 22, 2025 4 days ago

As the global hospitality sector slowly adapts to the harsh realities laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels in Bangkok remain worryingly behind the curve when it comes to clean-air initiatives. While international awareness around airborne pathogens and indoor air quality has surged, most Bangkok establishments have not taken decisive action to future-proof their ventilation and purification ...

Hospitalized Children with COVID-19 Found to Have Disrupted Gut Microbiomes and Missing Key Vitamins

Nikhil Prasad May 22, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking new study has found that children hospitalized with COVID-19 suffer from serious disturbances in their gut bacteria and a shortage of important vitamins in their stools, potentially affecting their ability to recover from the virus. The research, conducted by a team from various Spanish institutions including the Instituto de Productos Lácteos de Asturias (IPL...

Researchers Uncover How Myostatin and Irisin May Drive Persistent Exhaustion in COVID-19 Survivors

Nikhil Prasad May 22, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: Fatigue is one of the most persistent and debilitating symptoms experienced by people recovering from COVID-19, and a new Brazilian study is shedding light on why it lingers long after the virus has left the body. Scientists have discovered that this post-COVID fatigue, often called long COVID, may be tied to harmful changes in certain muscle-regulating proteins—myostatin and i...

FOXP4 Gene Variant Uncovered as Key Driver of Long COVID Globally

Nikhil Prasad May 22, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking international genetic study has identified a specific genetic variation in the FOXP4 gene that increases the risk of developing long COVID. The discovery, made through a global collaboration involving data from over 1.8 million people across 19 countries, sheds light on why some individuals continue to suffer from persistent symptoms months after recovering from a SA...

A Novel SARS-CoV-2 Recombinant Variant LF.7 Plus LS.2 is Behind a New COVID-19 Wave in India That Officials Are Hiding!

Nikhil Prasad May 22, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: A New Variant Emerges in the Shadows India is facing a silent yet alarming resurgence of COVID-19, with hospitals in major cities like Chennai reporting a sharp rise in cases. According to a recent Medical News report, this wave is not driven by the previously known variant NB.1.8.1, as some speculated, but by a new, undesignated recombinant of LF.7 and LS.2. This novel SARS-CoV-2 va...

Polish Study Finds That Adenosine Deaminase 1 or ADA1 Hijacked by COVID-19 May be Fueling Long-Term Vascular Damage

Nikhil Prasad May 21, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: COVID Virus Leaves Lasting Damage by Hijacking Natural Enzyme Pathways and Triggering Blood Vessel Inflammation A groundbreaking new study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, may leave behind a lasting mark on the body by disrupting natural enzyme functions and triggering harmful inflammation in blood vessels, even after the infection is over. The resear...

COVID-19 Disrupts the Body’s Blood Pressure Control System and Amplifies Health Risks in Hypertensive Patients

Nikhil Prasad May 21, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: COVID and Hypertension - A Dangerous Connection Hidden in the Body’s Pressure Regulator In a major review conducted by researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark and Otto von Guericke University in Magdeburg, Germany, the link between COVID-19 and hypertension was explored in depth, revealing how the virus behind the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2, can disrupt the body’s blood p...

PQ.2 - The Spawn of NB.1.8.1 - The New SARS-CoV-2 Super Variant with Potential to Spread Like Wildfire - Are We Ready for the Next Wave?

Nikhil Prasad May 21, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: A New Contender Emerges in the SARS-CoV-2 Lineage On May 20, 2025, variant hunter Dr Xu Zou from Tsinghua Univeristy(@xz_keg) dropped a bombshell on X, announcing the rise of a new SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineage, designated PQ.2, within the NB.1.8.1 family. This variant, which has already reached a staggering 30% prevalence in Hong Kong, is outpacing its parent strain by 30%, raising alarm b...

COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate Hits 16.2 Percent in China as the NB.1.8.1 Variant and Its New Lineages Wreak Havoc

Nikhil Prasad May 21, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Hospitals fill up again as authorities downplay the crisis and fail to provide clear epidemic data A concerning resurgence of COVID-19 is sweeping across China once again, with official test positivity rates hitting a worrying 16.2 percent. New data shows that this spike is largely driven by the NB.1.8.1 subvariant of Omicron and its offshoot lineages, which are now wreaking havoc ac...

COVID-19 Silently Ravaging Parts of Myanmar with Many Needing Proper Hospitalization and ICU Care Desperately!

James Josh May 20, 2025 6 days ago

Medical News: Although COVID-19 infections are now surging in parts of Asia including Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and also in parts of Latin America such as Brazil, parts of Myanmar are facing a quiet catastrophe with no media reporting on the dire situation in the country. COVID-19 infections are resurging across several regions of the country—especially in regions that ar...

BREAKING! COVID-19 Infection Triggers Genetic Change in Thyroid Tissues That Accelerates Thyroid Cancer Progression!

Nikhil Prasad May 20, 2025 6 days ago

Medical News: In a startling new discovery that adds to the growing list of long-term effects linked to COVID-19, South Korean researchers have found that the SARS-CoV-2 virus may induce genetic changes in thyroid cancer tissue that could promote cancer progression. The findings, presented at the 11th Conference of the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons in Izmir, Turkey, reveal a potential lin...

India Reports 257 New COVID-19 Infections

Nikhil Prasad May 20, 2025 6 days ago

Medical News: Fresh Cases Rise in Multiple Indian States as Authorities Stay on Alert India has reported 257 active COVID-19 infections as of May 19, 2025, according to official data released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). https://covid19dashboard.mohfw.gov.in/ India Reports 257 New COVID-19 Infections While the number appears modest for a nation with o...

COVID-19 Infections Increase the Risk for Orbital Cellulitis

Nikhil Prasad May 20, 2025 6 days ago

Medical News: Since the start of the global pandemic, COVID-19 has been primarily recognized as a respiratory illness. However, emerging research continues to uncover its broader systemic effects, including its role in triggering or exacerbating a variety of secondary infections. One concerning complication now drawing attention in the medical community is the increased risk of orbital cellulitis&...

COVID-19 Virus Found to Disrupt Key Brain Protein TDP-43 in a Manner Similarly Seen in Alzheimer and ALS-Like Diseases

Nikhil Prasad May 20, 2025 6 days ago

Medical News: New South Korean Study Uncovers How SARS CoV-2 Hijacks Brain Proteins and Sparks Neurodegeneration Scientists from multiple leading research institutes in South Korea have revealed shocking evidence that the virus behind COVID-19 can trigger harmful changes in the brain that resemble those found in serious neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’...

COVID-19 Infections May Be Causing Widespread Thyroid Issues Around the World

Nikhil Prasad May 19, 2025 7 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19’s Hidden Damage to the Thyroid Gland While most people associate COVID-19 with symptoms like cough, fever, or fatigue, there is now growing evidence that the virus can also damage a small but vital organ in the neck — the thyroid gland. A major new review of medical studies has uncovered a strong connection between SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and...

Viral Infection and Immune Response Behind the Surge in Facial Paralysis Cases Worldwide

Nikhil Prasad May 19, 2025 7 days ago

Medical News: Rising Cases of Facial Palsy Linked to Hidden Viral Triggers In a groundbreaking new medical review, researchers from the Quzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China have uncovered in great detail how various viral infections—especially herpes viruses and even SARS-CoV-2—can trigger facial paralysis through complex interactions with the body’s immune s...

Scientists in Preclinical Study Find That Specific Probiotics Can Lower COVID-19 Viral Load and Inflammation

Nikhil Prasad May 19, 2025 7 days ago

Medical News: In a promising scientific breakthrough, researchers have discovered that a specific blend of probiotic bacteria significantly reduced SARS-CoV-2 infection severity and improved recovery in infected hamsters. This discovery has the potential to open new doors in the fight against COVID-19 using simple, natural supplements. Scientists in Preclinical Study Find That Specific Probio...

Melatonin Could Be the Missing Link in Glaucoma Therapy Offering Hope for Millions Facing Vision Loss

Nikhil Prasad May 19, 2025 7 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking review by scientists from the Department of Ophthalmology at Peking University First Hospital in Beijing is shedding new light on a naturally occurring hormone that could revolutionize how we treat glaucoma—a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The study explores the powerful protective potential of melatonin, a compound best known for regulating sleep, in...

Thailand Facing an Alarming COVID-19 Surge as Infections Rises to 31,688 For the Week May 11th to 17th

Nikhil Prasad May 19, 2025 7 days ago

Medical News: University Students and Working Adults Lead in New Infections Thailand is witnessing a significant resurgence of COVID-19 cases, with 31,688 new infections reported in the 20th week of 2025 (May 11–17). https://dvis3.ddc.moph.go.th/t/DDC_CENTER_DOE/views/DDS/Top10AllPhone?%3Aembed=y&%3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y&%3Aorigin=card_share_link https://ddsdoe.dd...

New Cellular Protein Could Help Block COVID-19 Virus Entry into Cells

Nikhil Prasad May 18, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: A breakthrough study reveals how syntaxin 6 plays a critical role in fighting SARS-CoV-2 infection A team of Chinese scientists has made a significant discovery that could help the world better understand how the COVID-19 virus enters and spreads in the human body. The study, conducted by researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, the State Key Laboratory of Virology, the Uni...

SARS-CoV-2 E Protein Found to Create Localized Membrane Deformations in Host Cells!

Nikhil Prasad May 18, 2025 8 days ago

SARS-CoV-2 E Protein and Its True Role in Membrane Bending Researchers from the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB) at Rutgers-Camden and the Department of Physics at Rutgers-Camden, new Jersey-USA have uncovered new insights into the behavior of the SARS-CoV envelope (E) protein of both the SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-Co-2 viruses and how it interacts with cellular membranes. For year...

Surge in Heart Problems in Muscle Disease Patients After COVID-19 Exposure Alarms Doctors

Nikhil Prasad May 18, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: New findings reveal how COVID-19 triggers long term heart complications in patients with autoimmune muscle disorders In a recent eye-opening study, researchers from West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu First People’s Hospital, and Tianfu College at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in China have uncovered startling evidence that COVID-19 may signif...

LEF1AS1 Gene Disruption Could Be Driving Long COVID Symptoms in Some Patients

Nikhil Prasad May 18, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: New Research Uncovers Potential Long COVID Biomarker in Blood Cells A new study by researchers from several Italian medical institutions has uncovered a possible molecular clue to why some people continue to suffer debilitating symptoms long after recovering from the initial phase of COVID-19. The team, led by experts from the IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, ICS Maugeri IRCCS in Pavia...

Israeli Scientists Warn That COVID-19 Variant Triggers Dangerous Throat Ulcers as Seen in Unusual Cases of Supraglottitis

Nikhil Prasad May 18, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: Omicron Variant Now Linked to Painful Throat Ulcers in the Voice Box Researchers from the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center in Israel, along with the Faculty of Medicine at Tel-Aviv University, have discovered a strange and painful new presentation of COVID-19 that affects the voice box. The condition, known as ulcerative su...

Phytate from Plants Could Hold the Key to Slowing Brain Degeneration

Nikhil Prasad May 17, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: Phytate Compound Found in Common Foods Shows Promise in Fighting Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s A team of Spanish researchers has uncovered how a naturally occurring phytochemical compound found in whole grains, legumes, and seeds may help protect the brain from degenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. This powerful substance, called phytate (also ...

COVID-19 Infection During Pregnancy Alters Placental Genes and May Raise Risks for the Baby

Nikhil Prasad May 17, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: A new study conducted by researchers from the University Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilian-University (LMU) Munich has uncovered concerning evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy can lead to epigenetic changes in the placenta. These changes, which affect how genes are turned on or off, may contribute to complications in pregnancy and fetal development. COVID-19 Infe...

Omicron Variant Could Signal Dangerous Shift in COVID-19 Virus Behavior

Nikhil Prasad May 17, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: Omicron May Represent a Major Turning Point in the Evolution of the COVID Virus A new scientific review by Dr. Anju Kaushal from the New Zealand Organization for Quality in Palmerston North is raising alarms in the medical and scientific community. The study suggests that the emergence of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 may not be just another mutation, but a possible example of w...

Inflammation in the Lungs Triggers Dangerous Epigenetic Shifts That May Lead to Lung Cancer

Nikhil Prasad May 17, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: Inflammation’s Hidden Impact on Lung Cells Uncovered in Groundbreaking Murine Study A new study led by researchers from the University of Minnesota has revealed how chronic inflammation in the lungs can quietly alter the genetic landscape of key lung cells, potentially setting the stage for the development of lung cancer. The research, conducted using a mouse model, focused on...

BREAKING! Eradicated Polio Type 2 Strain Makes Mysterious Return in Papua New Guinea Raising Fears of a New Lineage!

Nikhil Prasad May 17, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: Shocking Revival of a Deadly Virus A worrying health development has emerged in Papua New Guinea as a strain of the type 2 poliovirus—officially declared eradicated globally 26 years ago—has mysteriously reappeared. Even more disturbing, early assessments from health experts and genome sequencing efforts suggest that this may not be a typical vaccine-derived strain...