‘Structurally hurt’: why are Chinese tourists spending less overseas than before?
Chinese tourist numbers are recovering across Asia after a pandemic-era contraction, buoyed by the expansion of visa-free policies…
Study reveals the global economic costs of diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder and one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases worldwide. On average,…
Flu hospitalisations up by a third in one week, HSE figures show – The Irish Times
The number of people hospitalised with flu has increased by a third over the past week, following a…
Flu cases in Eastern Iowa continue to rise
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The number of flu cases continues to rise across the state. The Iowa…
The global race for Covid-19 vaccines and lessons the world needs to learn – The Irish Times
Fair Doses: Lessons from the Frontlines of Vaccine Equity Author: Seth Berkley ISBN-13: 978-0520413160 Publisher: University of California…
Call for Government to reinstate flu tracking programme
In New Zealand, the flu vaccination is funded for people with respiratory or other chronic diseases, pregnant women,…
Early Release – “Terrifying and Boring”—Reflecting on 30 Years of Emerging Infectious Diseases – Volume 31, Number 12—December 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online…
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available at some GP clinics until May 31
SINGAPORE: The JN.1 Novavax/Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine will be offered at selected general practitioner (GP) clinics under the national…
Deceiving US experts; proving Einstein wrong: 10 China science breakthroughs in 2025
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China science stories of the year. If you would like to…
Fighting dementia could be as easy as the shingles vaccine
A relatively mundane middle-aged rite of passage — shingles vaccination — might offer an added benefit: protection against…
Will Trump’s $2k tariff checks go out in 2026? Mixed feelings abound.
USA TODAY Network journalists spoke with holiday shoppers about the prospect of a tariff rebate in 2026. Many…
COVID Symptoms That Require Medical Care
When you have a COVID-19 infection, you’re told to isolate and stay away from others until you’re better.…