COVID-19 survivors can suffer long-term heart conditions, new study finds
New research showing evidence of heart complications in COVID-19 survivors raises concerns about the long-term impact of the pandemic, writes Ifeanyi M. Nsofor.
COVID-19 pandemic accelerated shift to e-commerce by 5 years, new report says
According to new data from IBM’s U.S. Retail Index, COVID-19 has accelerated the shift away from physical stores to e-commerce by roughly five years.
'Sluggish' immune response may explain more severe COVID-19
In severe COVID-19 cases, immune cells, which react immediately to signs of viruses or bacteria in the body, were found to respond sluggishly, according to a Standford University study.
A 15-minute test for COVID-19 has just been approved
Abbott Laboratories has created a COVID-19 portable antigen test that gives results in 15 minutes and will sell for $5. It's about the size of a credit card.
Africa is free of polio, but this is its legacy on people's lives
Polio has been eradicated from Africa, but a vaccine-derived strain could still infect under-immunized areas, the WHO warns.
COVID-19 has laid bare the cracks in long-term care. Here's how to fix them
Care homes around the world have become ground zero for COVID-19. Here's how to address this crisis – and how to deliver much-needed sectoral reform, too.
Bill Gates: We cannot lose sight of malaria during the COVID-19 crisis
Malaria kills a child every other minute of every day. Whilst the world is focussing on COVID-19, we can't forget about other deadly diseases that are still prevalent.
This simple digital solution could streamline global travel and boost trade during COVID - here's how
This unique digital health check tool could help countries welcome international visitors and help economies recover.
COVID-19: Mental health has deteriorated most among young people, UK study finds
Young adults reported their mental health worsening since the start of the pandemic, when surveyed as part of the UK Household Longitudinal Study.
This is how European cities are fighting back against heatwaves
Last year was Europe's warmest year on record, while 11 of the continent's 12 warmest years have occurred since 2000, according to the Copernicus European State of the Climate Report.
This research team may have revolutionized the way your gut microbiome is studied
A team of researchers from MIT have found a way to grow bacteria linked to Crohn’s disease in a lab - a notoriously tricky task.
Here’s why Africa needs to invest in home-grown science
Scientific priorities for Africa were long determined by people far removed from the continent's challenges. It's time to unleash the power of Africa's own scientists.