Archyde Avian Influenza: A Threat on the Horizon? Table of Contents 1. Avian Influenza: A Threat on the Horizon? 2. The Rising Risk of Bird Flu 3. Understanding Viral Transmission 4. Preparing for a Potential Pandemic 5. The Looming Threat of avian Influenza: Are We Prepared for a Pandemic? 6. Bird Flu: A Global threat … Read more
The study on the socioeconomic and geographical inequalities in polio immunization coverage among two-year-olds in Sierra Leone between 2008 and 2019 reveals critical insights into the dynamics of health equity in the country. The initial increase in coverage from 48.7% in 2008 to 77.1% in 2013 indicates successful public health interventions during this period, likely … Read more
Study design This was a cross-sectional study consisting of a questionnaire survey of men during male clinic days. Study setting The “Bridge the Gap” project ran male clinic days once a month on Saturdays for 12 months in four healthcare facilities: the DREAM center in Balaka District Hospital (semi-urban area), the Phalula health center (Balaka … Read more
Four key themes provided insight into how food sharing works and the functions it serves in the Caribbean settings we studied. The first theme investigated the role of food sharing in shaping the food culture and identity of the Caribbean. This is connected to the second theme, which examined the broader social aspects of food … Read more
Oropouche Virus: A Spreading Threat For decades, outbreaks of Oropouche virus have affected the Amazon region, largely impacting local populations. However, recent events signal a concerning shift. In 2024, this once-contained pathogen demonstrated its ability to travel far beyond its usual boundaries. Expanding Geographical Reach This year, over 11,000 cases of Oropouche virus have been … Read more
outbreaks of Oropouche virus have flared up in the Amazon for decades, but historically the pathogen has little troubled the rest of the world. But this seems to be changing. In 2024, the virus showed that it can travel. Most of this year’s 11,000-plus cases occurred in Brazil and Peru, where the virus is an … Read more
Study finds higher daily step counts linked to fewer depressive symptoms, with 7000+ steps per day reducing depression risk in adults Study: Daily Step Count and Depression in Adults A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Image Credit: Green Elk/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, a team of Spanish and South American researchers … Read more
Evaluating how individuals perceive their walking pace compared to peers may emerge as a key public health tool Study: Association between subjective walking speed and metabolic diseases in individuals with obesity: a cross-sectional analysis. Image Credit: Arnav Pratap Singh/Shutterstock.com A study published in Scientific Reports describes the association between walking speed and the risk of … Read more
A recently published, comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has added to the growing body of evidence showing that beef can be enjoyed in a heart-healthy diet. Specifically, research consistently demonstrated that eating two (3-ounce) servings of unprocessed beef, on average, in a daily dietary pattern had no significant impact on most cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk … Read more
The vast majority of women who contract bird flu during pregnancy and their unborn baby will die from the virus, according to a new study. And the findings stress the importance of early inclusion of pregnant women in public health vaccination programs during pandemics. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), recommends that … Read more