MEDICINE & HEALTH

What Triggers Eating Disorders This Pandemic?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.26.2020 05:00 AM

Here's how to cope with eating disorders that have been triggered by lockdowns and isolation during this pandemic.

Commonly Used Antibiotic Prevent Brain Infections Brought By Zika Virus

11.25.2020 22:00 PM

NIH researchers used a variety of drugs to test out 10,000 compounds and found that the commonly used antibiotic methacycline effectively prevents brain injuries due to Zika virus.

Science Times - Stem Cells Open Doors To Greater Understanding Of Neurlogical Diseases

Scientists Reveal a New Drug That Directs Stem Cells To Desired Sites

11.25.2020 21:00 PM

Researchers recently developed a drug that can lure stem cells to impaired tissue and enhance the efficacy of treatment.

Science Times - Snorkeling Gear, Nasal Cavities of Animals Are More Effective PPEs

Masks Copied From Snorkeling Gear and Animal's Nasal Cavities, Effective as PPE

11.25.2020 18:00 PM

Experts patterned PPEs from snorkeling gear and animal's nasal cavities and found it effective.

Researchers Discover Hormone That Can Curb Appetite and Help Deal With Obesity

11.25.2020 17:00 PM

Lipocalin-2 or LCN2, a type of hormone, could be used as a possible treatment in individuals with obesity whose natural indications for feeling full are no longer working.

How to Deal with Pain and Inflammation in Your Dog

11.25.2020 14:10 PM

Much like humans, dogs suffer from pain and inflammation. However, unlike humans, helping your dog with pain and inflammation isn't easy. So what do you do when your canine friend is in distress? And what are signs to look out for when your dog is paining? Well, that's what we shall look at in this post.

Scotland Ends Period Poverty: First Country to Make Tampons and Pads Free

11.25.2020 09:00 AM

Scotland has passed legislation that will make sanitary products like tampons and pads free for all, making them the first country to end period poverty.

Science Times - Russian Institute Announces 91.4-Percent Efficacy of its Sputnik V Vaccine

Russian Institute Announces 91.4-Percent Efficacy of Sputnik V Vaccine

11.25.2020 08:00 AM

Sputnik V reported 91.4-percent effectiveness from a second interim evaluation of over 18,000 people, strengthening a claim the team made on November 11 with limited evidence.

Afraid of Routine? Here’s What You Should Know

11.25.2020 06:00 AM

Despite countless articles about how powerful and important routines and habits are for change and improvement of behavior, many are still scared of routine.

Can You Reuse Surgical Masks? Single-Use Raises Environmental Concerns

11.25.2020 05:00 AM

The issue of throwing surgical masks after a single use has prompted scientists to ask if these masks could be reused.

Age Doesn't Matter When It Comes to Losing Weight, Study

11.24.2020 19:00 PM

A new study reveals that obese patients whose age is over 60 can still successfully lose weight using only lifestyle changes.

High Cost of Drugs Could Cause Over 1.1 Million Premature Deaths In Ten Years

11.24.2020 18:00 PM

Over 1.1 million Medicare patients could die in the next ten years due to the high cost of drugs, according to a new study by the West Health Policy Center.

Science Times - COVID-19 Sniffer Dogs Trained At Maison D'Alfort Veterinary School

Can Dogs Really Smell COVID-19? Here’s What Science Reveals

11.24.2020 17:00 PM

Dog trainers claim extraordinary outcomes-in some circumstances, they claim dogs can identify the COVID-19 'with an almost perfect accuracy.'

Helmsley Trust Awards $3.5M to Advance Diabetes Study

11.24.2020 13:00 PM

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded a $3.5M research grant to Clatit Health Services to evaluate its AI-driven study on the efficacy of diabetes care.

New Study Evaluates Preparedness Against Future Disease Outbreaks

11.24.2020 11:00 AM

A new study examines the capacity of health care systems to accommodate patients - among the factors that determine public health in the face of infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19.