MEDICINE & HEALTH

Norovirus Outbreaks Threaten the UK as it Moves to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions; Here's How to Stop the Vomiting Bug from Spreading

POLICY 07.18.2021 04:00 AM

As the United Kingdom begins to ease its restrictions against COVID-19, a new outbreak is on the rise: Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug.

Autism Decrease in Symptoms Severity Quantified in Young Girls Compared to Boys

07.17.2021 02:51 AM

Research concluded suggests that young girls diagnosed with autism are more likely to experience a decrease in symptom severity over time compared to boys of the same age.

Outdoor Walks in Fresh Air Are Great to Improve Brain Structure

07.17.2021 01:34 AM

The researchers found that time spent outdoors is associated with more gray matter in parts of the prefrontal cortex of the human brain that oversee cognitive control.

Long COVID-19: Over 200 More Symptoms Across the Body's Different Organ Systems Identified

07.17.2021 01:29 AM

Medical experts are currently working hard to have a better idea of what's exactly causing long-COVID symptoms that persist for months after an infection of the virus.

Monkeypox Reported in Texas Urging CDC to Conduct Immediate Contact Tracing; What is This Viral Disease?

07.17.2021 01:25 AM

Texas officials confirm one case of the rare monkeypox virus in an individual who traveled from Nigeria to Dallas. He is now in a stable condition but the CDC begins contact tracing for passengers who were on the same flights as the individual.

COVID-19 Vaccinated People Who Get Infected Less Likely to Spread the Virus, Fauci Says

07.17.2021 01:01 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci announced in a recent White House briefing that vaccinated people who contracted COVID-19 are less likely to spread the virus to others than those unvaccinated people.

High-Fiber Diet vs Fermented Foods: Relationship Between Diet, Systemic Inflammation, and Gut Microbiota Studied in New Research

07.16.2021 09:20 AM

Researchers from Stanford University investigated the pros and cons of high-fiber diets vs fermented food diets when promoting human gut microbiome diversity and heightened immune responses.

MIT Novel Cancer Diagnostic Urine Test Uses Nanoparticles to Detect and Locate Cancer Cells

07.16.2021 08:59 AM

Researchers from MIT designed a novel cancer diagnostic tests using simple urine tests which will show if cancer cells reacted to nanoparticles ingested and help locate where the abnormal growth is occurring.

Smart RNA Targeting Could Be the Solution for Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

07.16.2021 08:19 AM

Research findings suggests that an RNA sequnce found in a majority of infection causing bacteria could be targeted to combat antibiotic-resistance that's a rising public health issue across the globe.

BioNTech More Effective Than Sinovac, Study Shows It Has 10 Times More Antibodies

07.16.2021 07:01 AM

Research recently showed those who have received the BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have 10 times more antibodies compared to those who were given Sinovac.

China Confirms One Human H5N6 Bird Flu Case; Should We Worry?

07.16.2021 06:49 AM

A case of H5N6 Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) has been reported in China as a man from the Sichuan province contracted the virus.

Snake Venom Transformed Into Super Glue That Stops Life-Threatening Bleeding Within Seconds

07.16.2021 06:46 AM

Scientists have created super glue from the poisonous snake venom that sticks to the body tissue to stop life-threatening bleeding in just 45 seconds.

Teens' Empathic Support for Friends Stem From Secure Attachments in Family

07.16.2021 06:00 AM

A study found that secure family relationships predict teens' ability to provide empathetic support for their friends. Empathetic teens tend to be less aggressive and less likely to bully other people.

WHO Says Genetically Modified Babies Still Too Risky, Announces New Guidelines for Human Gene Editing

07.15.2021 03:04 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced its new guidelines for human genome editing that took two years to complete. Despite that, the health agency still believes genetically modified babies are a bad idea.

Man Whose Voice Was Silenced for Years Can Communicate Now, Thanks to His Brain's Electrical Impulses

07.15.2021 01:09 AM

With voice silenced for years, an extensively paralyzed man was able to communicate, using technology that decodes electrical impulses produced by his brain each time he attempts to speak.

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