OverviewThe COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns led to a significant surge in childhood obesity across many countries. School closures, reduced outdoor activity, increased screen time, emotional stress, and altered eating habits contributed to rapid weight gain, especially in already vulnerable populations. While some younger children showed recovery post-lockdown, obesity in older children and adolescents has…

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OverviewDengue, once confined to tropical and subtropical regions, is now emerging in temperate countries due to climate change, global travel, and urbanization. Milder winters and warmer average temperatures are enabling the Aedes mosquitoes—primary dengue carriers—to thrive in new areas. As a result, countries in southern Europe, parts of the U.S., and Asia are experiencing unprecedented…

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OverviewNeoCoV is a bat-derived coronavirus closely related to MERS-CoV. It was first identified in bats from South Africa and has shown the ability to bind to ACE2 receptors, although not efficiently in humans without mutation. NeoCoV belongs to the merbecovirus lineage and is being closely monitored for its potential to evolve into a human-infecting virus.…

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OverviewChronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal prion disease affecting cervids like deer, elk, and moose. While no human cases have been confirmed, scientists consider spillover risk increasing as the disease spreads across wildlife and environmental reservoirs. Causes & Exposure Current Evidence on Human Risk Experts’ Concerns & Preparedness Risk Management & Precautions Prevention &…

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OverviewTick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected ticks. It primarily affects the brain and nervous system. While TBE has traditionally been found in parts of Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe and Asia, it is now expanding into new regions due to climate change, increased tick activity, and improved disease…

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OverviewMarburg virus resurgence refers to the reappearance of outbreaks of Marburg virus disease, a rare but highly fatal hemorrhagic fever caused by the Marburg virus. Recent years have seen new outbreaks in regions such as Tanzania and Rwanda, raising global health concerns due to the virus’s high mortality rate and potential for cross-border spread. Causes…

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OverviewRapid myopia progression in children refers to a swift worsening of nearsightedness, where distant objects appear blurry while close ones remain clear. This condition has become increasingly common, especially with higher screen time and reduced outdoor activity. If left unchecked, progressive myopia can lead to serious eye complications later in life, such as retinal detachment,…

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OverviewOver-exfoliation occurs when the skin is exposed too frequently or aggressively to physical scrubs or chemical exfoliants (like AHAs, BHAs, or retinoids). This disrupts the skin barrier, the outermost layer that protects against pathogens, moisture loss, and environmental damage. The result can be a range of skin barrier disorders, causing discomfort, sensitivity, and long-term skin…

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