Tag: prevention

West Nile virus in Cyprus: Is there cause for concern?

West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne infection transmitted primarily by Culex mosquitoes. The virus circulates between mosquitoes and infected birds, with people becoming infected...

Cannabis main gateway to addiction – concern over spread among teens

Cannabis addiction has been described as a major entry point to other forms of substance abuse, according to the Scientific Director of KENTHEA, Kyriakos...

ON THIS DAY: The link between mosquitoes and malaria is discovered (1897)

Sir Ronald Ross discovers the link between mosquitoes and malaria On 20 August 1897, Dr Ronald Ross, a British doctor working in India, made a...

Lyme disease is becoming more common: How to spot symptoms

Climate change is contributing to the global rise of Lyme disease. But many physicians are struggling to recognise its symptoms. Science writer Sue Nelson...

ON THIS DAY: Celebrating World Multiple Sclerosis Day

30 May marks World Multiple Sclerosis Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS), advocating for better support and access...

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US-Iran tensions escalate with tanker strikes and missile attacks

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in the...

Erhürman to President: “Writing history together is anything but easy”

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman has responded to President...

ON THIS DAY: Michelangelo’s David unveiled in Florence (1504)

On 8 September 1504, Michelangelo’s David was unveiled to...

Lake America or Lake Ontario: Who decides a place name?

Open Google Maps in Toronto and you may see...
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