A growing E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has alarmed health officials and consumers alike, with at least 75 individuals across 13 states reportedly affected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been working alongside local health departments to trace the source of the contamination, which has predominantly been associated […]
McDonald’s Corporation, the global fast-food giant, is reeling as its stock price plummets following an E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder burgers. The CDC has reported 49 cases across ten U.S. states, with Colorado and Nebraska seeing the highest numbers. McDonald’s shares dropped over 3.5% as a result, becoming the worst-performing stock on […]
A deadly mosquito-borne virus has reemerged in Massachusetts, causing widespread concern as towns across the state implement strict measures to protect residents. The Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, known for its high mortality rate, has been detected in several areas, leading to the first confirmed human case in the state since 2020. This development has […]
The United States is grappling with the most severe COVID-19 surge since 2022, characterised by a sharp increase in hospitalisation rates and intensified viral activity. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights a troubling rise in hospitalisation rates, which have surged from one person per 100,000 in May to four […]
Zynext Ventures USA LLC, the venture capital arm of Zydus Lifesciences, has made a significant investment in Neuro42 Inc., a US-based company specialising in advanced portable MRI systems. This move aims to transform neuroimaging and interventions with cutting-edge technology that brings advanced diagnostic and therapeutic solutions directly to patients’ bedsides. Neuro42 is at the forefront […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a major nationwide uptick in COVID-19 cases, marking the first significant spread of the virus in months. The Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions are experiencing the most substantial increases, according to the agency’s latest weekly report. Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions Worst Hit Data from emergency rooms […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made a monumental move by authorizing, approving, and recommending COVID-19 booster shots for everyone aged 6 months and older. This game-changing decision has President Joe Biden lauding it as an “important milestone” in the battle against the pandemic. Biden Declares ‘Historic Progress’ as CDC & FDA […]
Just when the world was breathing a sigh of relief, COVID-19’s new and aggressive EG.5 variant is making headlines. The recent surge, particularly gripping the US and UK, has health experts and governments scrambling. With the variant now detected in 45 countries and its prevalence skyrocketing, the global fight against this pandemic is far from […]
Promega Corporation said that its GoTaq Probe 1-Step RT-qPCR System is now available in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 diagnostic protocol for emergency use. Available through the CDC’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), the Promega tool is an approved master mix option for the 2019-Novel Coronavirus Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel of the CDC. Recently, […]
Wuhan Coronavirus cases in US : The deadly Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV infection) has made its way to the US owing to the return of a traveler from China, as confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The first Novel Coronavirus case in US has been reported from Washington State after a patient […]