MEDICINE & HEALTH

By the Numbers: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on American Mental Health

POLICY 10.04.2020 08:10 AM

As September ends, there have been more than 33 million recorded cases of COVID-19, with more than seven million of them coming from the United States alone. Aside from the setback experienced by the American people in terms of livelihood, healthcare, and education, the coronavirus pandemic has also severely affected the mental health of Americans.

Immune System Protein Cocktail May Cure and Prevent Rotavirus

10.03.2020 08:10 AM

Rotavirus affects hundreds of thousands of young children all over the world despite available vaccines. A new study reveals that combining two protein groups in the immune system may cure and prevent rotavirus.

Amazon to Remove Coronavirus Halloween Mask for Sale in Line With Mental Health Awareness

10.03.2020 08:00 AM

An inappropriate Halloween mask of the coronavirus was recently discovered on Amazon, who promised to remove the product from their website. At the same time, as mental health issues have increased during the pandemic, it is an opportunity for everyone to grow in awareness and sensitivity with these illnesses.

How Physical Touch Today Gives "Mixed Signals"

10.03.2020 00:05 AM

Physical distancing became international vocabulary due to the rapid spread of coronavirus. Will hugs and affectionate touch ever be the same again?

Coway Airmega 150: Compact Smart Air Purifier That Eliminates 99.97% of Airborne Particles

10.02.2020 23:03 PM

Coway Airmega 150 is a shoe box-seize air purifier designed specifically for small spaces but can eliminate 99.97% of airborne particles.

How Do Supermarkets Manipulate People?

10.02.2020 21:40 PM

Supermarkets are arranged to make sure that their customers buy more than what they intended which means bigger sales for them.

A New Graphene-Based Sensor Rapidly Detects COVID-19 Infection

10.02.2020 09:30 AM

Researchers from California Institute of Technology have designed a new sensor that can enable at-home diagnosis of COVID-19 infection.

Apple Watch Heart Monitor Raises False Alarms for Heart Problems

10.02.2020 08:30 AM

A study on the heart monitoring feature on the Apple Watch suggests that not everyone alerted might have actual heart problems, resulting in unnecessary visits to the doctor.

VIDA Diagnostics Receives FDA Clearance To Advance AI Lungprint Solution

10.02.2020 08:10 AM

Millions around the world suffer from lung damage or are diagnosed with lung cancer. VIDA Diagnostics Inc. offers advanced AI-powered solutions for precise and efficient diagnosis and treatment solutions.

Handwriting Over Keyboard Use Yields Best Learning and Memory on Kids

10.02.2020 08:00 AM

Researchers found that handwriting creates more activity in the sensorimotor parts of the brain, therefore fostering better learning, memory and creativity on kids.

Newborn C-Section Babies Should Drink Mother's Poop to Build Healthy Microbiota, Study

10.02.2020 07:50 AM

A new study suggests that feeding newborn cesarean babies with their mother's poop diluted in the breast milk will help build healthy microbiota, an essential element for their developing immune system.

Woman's COVID-19 Nasal Swab Results in Spinal Fluid Leakage

10.02.2020 07:40 AM

A woman from Iowa with a rare skull condition had her spinal fluids leak after a COVID-19 nasal swab test, in the first recorded injury of its kind.

New Study Associates Parasite With Various Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Conditions

10.01.2020 23:43 PM

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii has previously been associated with a congenital condition affecting those with weak immune systems. A new study reveals that the parasite is associated with many more neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.

More Wisdom Equals Less Loneliness and Vice Versa, Research Says

10.01.2020 09:00 AM

Researchers discover how wisdom and loneliness are inverse factors as people age. Researchers believe that increasing compassion and other components of wisdom may decrease loneliness.

Study Suggests People Are More Focused on Expressing Themselves Than Engaging With Others

10.01.2020 08:20 AM

When people have the option to "like" an article online, they spend less time reading it. In other words, they focus more on expressing themselves by liking the article than engaging.

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