MEDICINE & HEALTH

COVID-19 Inhibitor: Newly Discovered Nanobodies That Could Prevent SARS-CoV-2, New Variants from Entering Cells

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.27.2021 07:44 AM

Researchers discovered the neutralizing effects of nanobodies on SARS-CoV-2, preclinical models show.

Pesticides Exposure Increases Susceptibility to COVID-19, Study Finds

04.27.2021 01:05 AM

A new study in human lung cells found a link between exposure to organophosphate pesticides and susceptibility to COVID-19, suggesting implications for veterans who were exposed to it during wartime.

Menthol Cigarettes Ban Most Likely To Be Approved by the FDA; Could Save Thousands of Lives

04.26.2021 23:40 PM

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seen to likely hand down policies that would start the eventual banning of menthol cigarettes, experts say.

Brain Rotates Sensory Information to Prevent Overwriting Short-Term Memory

04.26.2021 01:57 AM

A study on mice showed that sensory information is rotated in the brain by 90 degrees to turn them into memories without the new information overlapping with the short-term memory.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect: Israel Investigates Link to Heart Inflammation

04.26.2021 01:29 AM

Israel's Health Ministry recently said it is currently investigating a small number of occurrences of heart inflammation as a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine side effect although it has not drawn any conclusions yet.

COVID-19 Vaccine: How Long Does Its Protection Last After Completing Doses?

04.26.2021 00:50 AM

Here is what researchers say about how long immunity will last after a COVID-19 vaccine. After more than a year of lockdowns and mask wear, more than 63 million people have been completely vaccinated against COVID-19, marking an important milestone toward ending the pandemic.

160-Year-Old Medicine Box From Japan Contains Toxic Chemical; Muon Scanning Reveals Contents

04.25.2021 22:38 PM

A cutting-edge X-ray process revealed the contents of a 160-year-old medicine box from Japan containing laxatives used by a famed doctor from the East Asian country's Edo period.

National DNA Day 2021: How to Join the Celebration and Some Important Facts About the Double Helix Structure

04.25.2021 21:41 PM

National DNA Day 2021 is an important celebration of scientific discovery. It is worthy to celebrate as it commemorates the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953 and the Human Genome's Project's completion in 2003.

Zoom Dysmorphia: Dermatologists Report Rise in Cosmetic Consultations; Here's What to Do

04.25.2021 02:00 AM

As the global coronavirus pandemic necessitated video conferencing, especially for work from home setups, more people are suffering from "Zoom dysmorphia," according to a new Harvard study.

Air Currents NOT Social Distancing Puts People at Risk of COVID-19, 6-Feet Policy Useless?

04.25.2021 01:04 AM

MIT researchers debunked policies by the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on social distancing, as such won't pose as much a threat for COVID-19 transmission as air currents indoors.

The Top Countries to Be a Doctor

04.24.2021 23:13 PM

With the amount of mental and emotional strain that saving, guiding, and restoring our lives take, it’s no wonder why doctors make the big bucks. Or at least we think they do.

Romantic Relationships Lessen Drinking Habits of College Students Stemming From Trauma [Study]

04.24.2021 00:16 AM

A study found that having romantic relationships could help lessen the effects of interpersonal trauma on the drinking habits of college students

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine: CDC Recommends Resumption of Use After Investigating Rare Blood Clotting Incidents

04.23.2021 23:57 PM

The CDC has recommended resumption of the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States after the stoppage of immunizations to investigate reports of rare blood clots.

Iodine Deficiency in Women May Lead to Having Kids With Impaired Neurological Conditions [Study]

04.23.2021 21:59 PM

Research recently found that women with poor iodine levels are likely to have kids with impaired neurological conditions.

New Skin Repair Study Takes Organ Regeneration One Step Closer

04.23.2021 04:14 AM

A study of researchers from the University of Michigan sheds new light on skin repair that brings the possibility of organ regeneration one step closer.

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