Epidemiology

Coronavirus could 'burn out' on its own before we have a working vaccine: Former WHO chief

A widely-distributed vaccine, according to many in the medical fraternity, is the only way to immunize those vulnerable, like older adults and those with underlying conditions.

Mosquito swarm driven to extinction with gene editing in an experimental first

It could be five to ten years before mosquitoes are tested with gene drive in the wild: researchers.

Aspirin does not reduce the chance of heart attacks reveals five year study

A daily dose of aspirin does not reduce the chance of death, disability or cardiovascular disease.