MEDICINE & HEALTH

Omicron vs. Delta COVID-19: What Makes These 2 Variants Different?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.30.2021 23:59 PM

Scientists are keeping a careful eye on whether instances caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant begin to supersede those caused by the Delta version.

Could Chewing Gum Reduce the Spread of COVID-19? Probably, Experts Say

11.30.2021 23:28 PM

A piece of COVID-19 chewing gum might be the next step in preventing the SARS-CoV-2 virus from spreading further.

HIV is Now a Treatable, Preventable Disease; Medical Breakthrough Worth Celebrating this World Aids Day

11.30.2021 22:38 PM

Reports show "in just half a lifetime," modern science has transformed HIV which is considered one of the most terrifying diseases in human history, into a "treatable and preventable condition."

Can Neuralink Chip Be Removed? Experts Say You Might Want to Think Through It Before Doing That

11.30.2021 07:55 AM

Elon Musk's Neuralink company is developing a brain chip that is expected to make history. But what if you regret having it? Is it possible to remove the chip from the brain?

Microplastic Contamination: Researchers Show How Steam Disinfection of Rubber Nipples in Feeding Bottles Affect Babies, Environment

11.30.2021 01:56 AM

Researchers recently found a new source of microplastic contamination and that's from rubber nipples in baby bottles being steam-disinfected.

Silver Bullet for Cancer Metastasis Found by Princeton Researchers: Disables Gene in Human and Mice Tissue

11.29.2021 23:56 PM

Researchers from Princeton University have identified a silver bullet to cancer metastasis. The chemical compound has been found to be effective against the spread and growth of major cancer tumors on both mice and human tissue.

COVID-19 Antibody Levels: New Study Reveals Strength Depends on Age, Gender; Results Found After 2nd Pfizer Inoculation

11.29.2021 23:48 PM

Researchers discovered that the COVID-19 antibody levels are higher for women and children, compared to men and people whose age is above 65 years old.

Weight Training: Why It’s Vital for Older Adults to Include Weightlifting in Their Exercise Routine

11.29.2021 23:22 PM

Despite their age, people in their senior years should incorporate weightlifting and weight training in their routines, according to science.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant: WHO Shares Tips on How to Protect Yourself From Being Infected

11.29.2021 23:04 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that COVID-19 Omicron variant gives a "very high" global risk. Here's how to protect yourself.

Is Football Bad for Your Brain? MRI Scans Reveal Lesions on White Matter Linked to Years of Repetitive Head Injuries from Playing

11.29.2021 22:59 PM

MRI scans showed that white matter brain lesions were more common in athletes of contact sports, such as American football. Years of playing are linked to neuropathological changes in the brain.

Omicron COVID-19 Variant: Fiji Health Ministry Warns Mutant Form Increases Risk of Reinfection

11.29.2021 20:45 PM

The Omicron COVID-19 variant has been identified as a variant of concern due to its increased risk of reinfection. Scientists are now working to understand how vaccines will work against this new variant.

54-Year-Old Vegan Man Begged For Vaccine Before He Died After Rejecting It When He Learned It Underwent Animal Testing

11.29.2021 20:15 PM

Glynn Steel, the man who recently died due to COVID-19 "begged for a vaccine" before he went on life support, although at the time, it was already too late to inoculate him, his wife Emma said in a news report.

Breakthrough Study on a Living Slice of Brain Will Help Develop New Drugs, Treatments for Fatal Diseases

11.29.2021 03:25 AM

A small slice of the human brain was removed and kept alive for 12 hours for the first time by placing it in a mixture similar to the spinal fluid. Scientists are now working on keeping it alive for 10 days,

COVID-19 New Wave Coming? Fauci Says Virus is Not Going Away, Eradication Impossible

11.29.2021 03:10 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci remarked that while he is doubting the COVID-19 virus will totally be eradicated, he would like to see daily infection rates fall below 10,000 before the United States can start "living with COVID-19."

Eye Sight Problems? Recent Study Shows How It Can Be Improved Using Deep Red Light

11.29.2021 00:10 AM

Researchers from UCL Institute of Ophthalmology suggests that short deep red light treatment in the morning recharges the retina's mitochondria which results in improved eye sight and color contrast sensitivity.

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