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Caring for Millions: A Health Journey at the Mahakumbh

January 2, 2026

The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, India, was a massive religious event. Over 660 million people attended. This created a big challenge for healthcare workers. They had to provide emergency and inpatient care in a crowded, resource-limited area. The event was not just about spirituality. It was

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Fungi's Clever Tricks Against Medicines

December 18, 2025

Fungi are wily opponents. They can alter their form to evade the effects of medications. Scientists chose two familiar fungi, Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida albicans, to observe their reactions to two common antifungal drugs: AmBisome and Caspofungin. AmBisome is quick. It halts fungal growth ra

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How Experts Can Make Data Work for Them in Fighting Germs

November 18, 2025

Data is becoming a big help in the fight against germs. But just having data isn't enough. The real challenge is using it in the right way. Right now, there's a lot we don't know about what infectious disease control (IDC) experts need from data to do their jobs better. Using data in IDC is still n

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The Hidden Weapon of a Sneaky Bacteria

November 7, 2025

Bacteria and our bodies are in a constant battle. One sneaky bacteria, Simkania negevensis (Sne), has found a way to mess with our body's defense system. This bacteria causes respiratory diseases and hides inside our cells. It has tools to break down our body's defenses, but scientists are still fig

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Why Vaccine Passports Might Be Needed Again

November 4, 2025

Vaccine passports were a big deal during the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped some places open up safely. But they also caused a lot of arguments. The main worry was about freedom. Should people be allowed to go places only if they got the vaccine? Now, experts are thinking about the future. What if

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Faith and Health: How Islamic Values Can Fight Germs

October 27, 2025

In many places where Islam is widely practiced, health issues like dengue, cholera, and COVID-19 are big problems. Why? Because of poverty, crowded cities, and conflicts. But what if the solutions to these health problems are already in the teachings of Islam? Islam teaches cleanliness, helping oth

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Atlanta Gathers Top Minds to Tackle Infectious Disease Challenges

October 19, 2025

Atlanta is set to become the epicenter of infectious disease discussions as experts from around the globe converge for a major event. From October 19 to 22, the Georgia World Congress Center will host a variety of professionals, including doctors, researchers, and students, all focused on the latest

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Denisovans: Ancient Allies in Our Fight Against Germs

September 10, 2025

Denisovans, long-gone relatives of modern humans, left a lasting mark on our DNA. Their genes are still present in people from East and Southeast Asia. But how did the places they lived shape our ability to fight off diseases? That's the question scientists set out to answer. They looked at three s

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Teamwork in Tracking Health: A Simple Way to Spot Diseases Early

August 8, 2025

Spotting diseases early is a big deal. It helps save lives and keeps economies running. Many diseases jump from animals to humans. So, a team effort is needed to catch them fast. One Health is a way to do this. It involves people, animals, and the environment working together. People can help by sh

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When Treating Infections, What's Right and Wrong?

July 10, 2025

Doctors and scientists face a big challenge. They must treat infections effectively. But they also need to consider what is fair and safe for patients. This is where ethics play a crucial role. Ethics act as a compass. They help people make decisions that are right and just. In the medical field, e