MEDICINE & HEALTH

Fake Pills That Look Like Authentic May Be Fatal; Warning Released for Adderall, Vicodin, and Others

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.29.2021 04:19 AM

Authorities from the United States recently warned Americans to not purchase prescription pills online as they are increasingly contributing to fatal doses of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

COVID-19 Anosmia Cure: Vitamin A Nasal Spray, Drops Could Help You Get Back Your Sense of Smell

09.29.2021 03:43 AM

UK researchers said vitamin A nasal sprays may be able to cure certain patients with Covid who have lost or changed their sense of smell.

First Human Case of Rabies in Illinois Since 1954: CDC Confirms Man Died After Being Bitten by Bat

09.29.2021 03:11 AM

A man from Lake County, Illinois has reportedly died due to rabies after being bitten by a bat. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said that this is the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.

First Prototype Bioartificial Kidney Successful: Man-Made Organ May Solve Medical Problems, Giving Hope to Dialysis Patients

09.29.2021 01:23 AM

The Kidney Project's first bioartifical kidney protoype reccently received the Artifical Kidney Award from HHS and the American Society of Nephrology's KidneyX.

Depression in Early Adulthood May Lead to Cognitive Decline in Old Age; Women Tend to Report Depressive Symptoms Than Men

09.28.2021 22:06 PM

A new UC San Francisco study showed the association between depression during early adulthood may lead to cognitive decline in old age, suggesting that happiness could prevent dementia.

Lab-Grown Coffee: How Authentic is the Taste, Smell of This Genetically Engineered Brew?

09.28.2021 05:33 AM

Scientists have recently developed a pioneering lab-grown, genetically engineered that tastes and smells like real coffee. The product is expected to hit the market in four years' time.

How Can Mild COVID-19 Make Your Brain Smaller? Scientists Explain

09.28.2021 05:19 AM

Although the current findings are early, they raise concerns regarding COVID-19's long-term consequences on somebody's brain.

Salmonella Outbreak in 29 States Originates from Take Out Cup: What Causes It? Can It Result in Death or Permanent Damage?

09.28.2021 04:10 AM

This year, several Salmonella outbreaks were reported, infecting hundreds of people and sending some to the hospitals. But what caused these outbreaks and can it kill people or leave permanent damage?

Your Kid Swallows a Battery, Now What? This Kitchen Ingredient Can Save Your Child's Life

09.28.2021 01:37 AM

Swallowing a button battery, for the past two decades now, is a dangerous and at times, deadly accident and has, in fact, turned substantially more common in children. However, it can be treated effectively by one kitchen ingredient.

Remdesivir Helps Alleviate Severe COVID-19 Symptoms; May Also Aid Against Protein That Contributes to Worsening Condition

09.28.2021 00:48 AM

Recent reports said Gilead Sciences Inc.'s remdesivir is keeping high-risk COVID-19 patients from getting admitted to the hospital.

COVID-19 Most Effective Face Mask Combinations, Comparisons: Wearing One Can Still Protect You Even If Nobody Is

09.27.2021 22:00 PM

Aside from vaccinations, the most effective way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to wear a high-quality medical mask, such as a N95, KN95, or KF94.

Antibody-Drug Added to WHO's List of Treatments Against COVID-19; 1st UK-Approved Therapeutics Proven Effective in Combating Variants

09.27.2021 06:17 AM

The World Health Organization recently issued a statement revealing the most recent addition to its recommended list of treatments against COVID-19.

Nearly 100 Scientists Call for the Limited and Conservative Use of Paracetamol During Pregnancy

09.27.2021 03:50 AM

Signed by almost 100 scientists, a recent study calls for the conservative and limited use of acetaminophen or paracetamol (APAP) during pregnancy that has been seen to have adverse neurological and reproductive effects on children.

Mental Health Outcomes Affected by Social, Economic Changes: Brain and Mind Center's Systems Modeling Guide Better Policies

09.27.2021 01:50 AM

The mental health modeling of the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre (BMC) has been globally recognized as one of the Top 10 Innovations in Mental Health.

UK Biobank Brain Imaging Suggests Mild COVID-19 May Affect the Brain

09.27.2021 01:43 AM

Researchers analyzed brain imaging data from the UK Biobank suggesting that mild and severe covid-19 may decrease brain volume with long-term effects still under investigation.

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