MEDICINE & HEALTH

Frustration May Escalate Substance Use Disorder and Abuse, Clinical Research Shows

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.08.2021 00:57 AM

A study reveals that frustration is another factor in substance use disorders, adding to previously known factors of craving, impulsivity, and habit.

Are Face Masks Safe to Use During Intense Exercise? Here's What Experts Say

03.08.2021 00:49 AM

The Italian researchers found mask use is safe 'even during maximal exercise.' However, face mask use led to 'a slight reduction' in the volunteers' performance.

Hair Loss After COVID-19: Experts Explain Reasons for Telogen Effluvium

03.07.2021 20:43 PM

Hair Loss is one of the symptoms COVID-19 patients are experiencing even after several months from infection. Experts explain why this is happening.

MIS-C Rising Cases in Children Linked to COVID-19 Getting More Serious, Alarming Parents

03.07.2021 20:42 PM

MIS-C is a rare but serious illness related to COVID-19 that is infecting children, and cases are getting worse. It seemed to have risen following the winter holiday season.

Dutch Artist Installs Artificial Sun With Ultraviolet Light on Public Spaces; Will It "Clean" Coronavirus?

03.06.2021 23:18 PM

Urban Sun aims to combat the negative impact of social isolation by cleaning public spaces of the coronavirus through ultraviolet (UV) light.

Human Microbiome: Viruses That Live and Thrive Inside

03.06.2021 21:50 PM

Research shows a complex ecosystem in the human microbiome where bacteriophages thrive in predation and keep the balance of bacteria and viruses balanced.

Fatphobia and Body-Shaming, the X Factor in Obesity Research

03.06.2021 21:03 PM

A study shows that despite having a higher BMI range if fat people live active lifestyles will have lower cardiovascular disease risks than people in the same weight levels that don't exercise.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Using Sunosi As Treatment: 3 Important Things You Should Know

03.06.2021 04:32 AM

Sunosi may help address some sleep disorders. However, there are important things you should know before taking the medication.

Oregon COVID-19 Cases: Scientists Discovered a Mutation of Coronavirus Variant First Found in the UK

03.06.2021 01:41 AM

Scientists in Oregon discovered a homegrown coronavirus version of the variant first discovered in the UK. They said that it contains mutations also observed to variants of the virus in other parts of the world.

Is Ivermectin Approved for Coronavirus? Clinical Trials Reveal Antiparasite Drug Does Not Alleviate COVID-19 Symptoms

03.06.2021 01:37 AM

The FDA released an announcement warning people not to use ivermectin to treat or prevent infection from COVID-19. T

Pioneers in Research on Migraine Treatment Win Approximately $US1.5M, World’s Top Brain Prize

03.05.2021 04:40 AM

Denmark-based Lundbeck Foundation announced that a four-member team of scientists, namely Peter Goadsby, Lars Edvinsson, Jes Olesen, and Michael Moskowitz, had won the Brain prize amounting to approximately US$1.5 million.

COVID-19 Vaccine Do's and Don'ts After Getting Vaccinated

03.05.2021 02:59 AM

Here are some things to be aware of, as well as some steps to take before getting vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out throughout the United States.

Cancer Cure Found? Blue-Green Algae Discovered to Potentially Fight Disease

03.05.2021 02:58 AM

Blue-green algae have been found to be producing a chemical compound that exhibits potential for further study as a groundbreaking chemotherapy drug.

COVID-19 Risk Factor: Men, Older Adults, Smokers More Prone to Getting Infected Due to Their Biology

03.04.2021 21:25 PM

An MIT and Harvard study identifies men, older adults, and smokers to be more prone to COVID-19 infection due to higher levels of receptor cells that the virus uses to infect the body.

Scientists Trace Evolution of Gene Variant That Makes People Vulnerable to Tuberculosis

03.04.2021 21:00 PM

Scientists revealed how the evolution of a gene variant makes humans susceptible to tuberculosis. They were able to track the rise and fall of the illness for the past thousands of years.

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