MEDICINE & HEALTH

3 Most Deadly Diseases That Claim Many Lives

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.24.2021 19:00 PM

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, humans have been combating viruses in which, for some of them, vaccines, as well as antiviral medications have enabled us to control the spread of infections widely.

Genetically Modified Babies: WHO Expert Committee's New Guidelines Conclude Gene-Editing on Humans Still Too Risky

12.24.2021 10:00 AM

The World Health Organization expert committee released new guidelines on human genome editing concluding that creating genetically modified babies is still a bad idea, proposing a framework for global governance of the technology.

3D-Printed Suicide Capsule Inventor Unveils Plan of an Implant That Will Allow Dementia Patients End Their Life Years in Advance

12.23.2021 22:34 PM

Dr. Philip Nitschke, also known as Dr. Death and the creator of the 3D-printed suicide capsule, unveils an implant that will kill dementia patients if they forget to deactivate it at least once a day.

Christmas Celebration Amid Spike of Omicron Variant: 7 Ways to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 During Holidays

12.23.2021 20:52 PM

This Christmas holiday season, protect yourself and others from COVID-19 infection by practicing these seven things.

3 Tips to Stay Positive When Spending Christmas Day and Holiday Season Alone Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

12.23.2021 20:29 PM

According to Behavioral Psychologist Jo Hemmings, there are several ways to stay positive even when Christmas and holiday seasons are spent alone. Here are three of them.

Lockdown Again? China's Xi'an Residents Ordered to Remain Indoors Beginning Today as the City Faces Dual Epidemic Threats

12.23.2021 04:26 AM

As Beijing prepares to host the 2022 Winter Olympics in February, China is on heightened alert as it combats local outbreaks in several cities including the city of Xi'an.

Self-Isolation Rule in the UK Updated: What to Do If You Tested Positive of COVID-19 in Your PRC or Lateral Flow Test?

12.23.2021 00:40 AM

The United Kingdom has updated its guidelines regarding self-isolation for people who contracted COVID-19, cutting it to a week in most cases.

HIV Prevention: Apretude, the First Injectable Drug That Can Replace Daily Pill Now FDA Approved

12.23.2021 00:32 AM

The FDA announced its approval of the first injectable human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention treatment called Apretude for use in at-risk individuals both adults and children.

Omicron Variant Found To Be More Contagious, Triggers COVID-19 Outbreak in Coachella Valley Restaurant

12.22.2021 22:29 PM

Riverside authorities have already asked employees of Mastro's Steakhouse to get tested for COVID-19 after recording an outbreak that included the first known Omicron variant case in Coachella Valley.

Skin Implant Microchip COVID-19 Passport the Size of a Rice Grain Can Be Used As Vaccine Tracker

12.22.2021 22:07 PM

Swedish start-up Epicenter introduced microchip technology to easily and accessibly store a person's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the first layer of the skin

Human Muscle Cells Sent to Space to Study Ageing in Microgravity Condition

12.22.2021 22:03 PM

University of Liverpool scientists have sent samples of human muscle cells to the International Space Station in hopes of better understanding age-related loss of muscle and strength for astronauts and the elderly population.

Bacterial Enzymes in the Oral and Gut Microbiome Inactivate Common Diabetes Drug Like Acarbose, Study Says

12.22.2021 19:11 PM

Princeton University researchers discovered that bacteria in the human oral and gut microbiome produce supressive enzymes that inactivated common diabetes drug acarbose.

Asian Bird Lost? Heaviest Eagle on Earth Spotted in North America, 5,000 Miles Away from Home

12.22.2021 05:16 AM

A Steller's sea eagle, the heaviest eagle species and a native to Asia has recently been spotted, almost 5,000 miles or 8,000 kilometers away from its homeland.

Common Cold, Flu Medicine Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks; Canadians Advised Not to Use Them

12.22.2021 04:06 AM

Health Canada released an advisory against using recalled common cold and flu medications of one pharmaceutical company due to possible health risks.

Omicron Multiplies 70X Faster in Airways, 10X Slower in Lungs Compared to Earlier COVID-19 Strains

12.22.2021 03:50 AM

Findings from a recent investigation showed that the new COVID-19 Omicron variant is growing faster in tissues that line airways, and slower in lungs.

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