Study Finds Common Microbe That Causes Persistent Itching

Study finds what causes persistent itching and eczema

Scientists have for the first time identified a common skin bacterium --Staphylococcus aureus -- that activates nerve cells in the skin, making people with skin conditions like eczema and atopic dermatitis itch and scratch themselves persistently. Nov 27, 2023
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As China grapples with pneumonia outbreak, India remains vigilant [read now]

A missive from the Union Health Secretary to states and union territories urges an immediate review of public health and hospital preparedness. This includes assessing the availability of human resources, hospital beds, influenza drugs and vaccines, medical oxygen, antibiotics, personal protective equipment, testing kits, reagents, and the functionality of oxygen plants and ventilators. Nov 26, 2023
COP28: 100 plus musicians, dancers from 18 nations come together for climate action

COP28: 100 plus musicians, dancers from 18 nations come together for climate action

With 2023 poised to be the hottest year ever recorded and the UN Secretary-General himself seeing and hearing from scientists how ice loss in Antarctica is accelerating in dangerous ways, 100 plus musicians and dancers from 18 countries come together with the message in a song: the global community demands climate action for a better earth. Nov 26, 2023
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Thymalin Research in Immune System Function

Thymalin is the synthetic version of Thymulin isolated from the thymus in 1977. Thymalin has been speculated to regulate inflammation and pain, may have neuroprotective impact, and may be important in immune function Nov 24, 2023