When a child gets a new liver, doctors have to keep a close eye on something called Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV. This virus can lead to a serious problem known as post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, or PTLD. PTLD is one of the most common cancers that can happen after a liver transplant, an
Bali is a place where people from all over the world go to enjoy the sun, sand, and surf. But there's a serious health problem on the island. Dengue fever, caused by the dengue virus, is a big issue. It's not just a minor illness. It can be deadly. The dengue virus is tricky. There are four main ty
Apple recently made a big decision that has everyone talking. They decided to turn off a security feature called Advanced Data Protection (ADP) in the UK. This feature was designed to keep data safe by using something called end-to-end encryption. This means that only the people sending and receivin
Spy apps Cocospy and Spyic have a big problem. A security flaw in these apps is leaking personal data from millions of phones and tablets. This data includes messages, photos, and call logs. The flaw also exposes the email addresses of people who signed up to use these apps to spy on others. The ap
Dental sealant programs in schools have long been a lifeline for kids who might not otherwise see a dentist. These programs do more than just help kids' teeth; they also gather important data. This data can help track how well dental care is reaching kids and where it's falling short. When schools s
Austria has been keeping a close eye on the remnants of COVID-19. The country has been using wastewater data to estimate the number of infections after the pandemic. This approach is not new. Wastewater has been used to track other diseases in the past. It is a clever way to monitor the spread o
In the rural areas of Tanzania, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) found themselves in a tough spot. They used to be key players in the fight against maternal and child deaths. But things changed when global health rules shifted their role. Now, they were seen as obstacles to achieving certain heal
In a surprising turn of events, an Italian company has been linked to a series of malicious Android apps. These apps, which pretend to be popular ones like WhatsApp, are actually designed to steal private data from unsuspecting users. This discovery highlights the extensive world of government spywa
Zika, a virus carried by mosquitoes, is still out there. It doesn't show up in most people, but it can cause big problems for babies in the womb. The peak time for Zika was back in 2015-2016 in the Americas. Since that time, the number of cases has gone down worldwide. However, there are st
In recent years, the buzz around electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, has been on the rise. This has led many people to turn to the internet for information. Most studies have focused on the quality of online content and the effect of policies. However, many low- and middle-income countries have
