MEDICINE & HEALTH

(FILE PHOTO) Authorities Release 9-11 Emergency Tapes

Remembering 9/11: The Psychology Behind Terrorism

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.11.2020 08:00 AM

Psychologists try to explain the factors that could lead to terrorism like the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center by Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda.

COVID-19 Etiquette How to Deal People Who Refuse to Wear Face Mask

COVID-19 Etiquette: How to Deal With People Who Refuse to Wear Face Mask

09.11.2020 07:40 AM

Experts share their advice on dealing with people who refuse to follow health protocols during this COVID-19 pandemic.

New Air Purifier, AirSoap, Claims to Kill Viruses HEPA Filters Can't

09.11.2020 00:47 AM

PhoneSoap, an electronics company manufacturing ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizers, has unveiled its new AirSoap air purifier and claims to capture and filter particles HEPA filters can't.

Florida Boy Dies After Contracting Brain-Eating Amoeba From Lake

09.10.2020 23:19 PM

A brain-eating amoeba killed the 13-year-old boy days after swimming at a campground in Florida. A brain-eating amoeba, scientifically known as Naegleria fowleri, killed a 13-year-old boy named Tanner Lake Wall in Florida.

Science Times | The Social Dilemma - Law Regulating Social Media Content

The Social Dilemma: Netflix Explores Social Media Ethics and Effects on Mental Health

09.10.2020 21:25 PM

A recently-released docu-drama on streaming platform Netflix, "The Social Dilemma," examines the abrasive effects of social media platforms on modern society.

The Gut Microbiome and Genes Can Alter in Space

09.10.2020 09:00 AM

The overall health of astronauts is affected by alterations in the gut microbiome due to space's harsh conditions. Genes can also be altered, such as changes in bone structure and in the immune system.

Passing Out Drunk Could Double Risks of Dementia

09.10.2020 08:40 AM

A new study warns that losing consciousness from alcoholic excess, or passing out drunk, may double risks of developing dementia later in life.

Parabon Nanolabs Faces Controversy for Using Supposedly Private DNA Database to Identify Criminals

09.10.2020 07:40 AM

Parabon Nanolabs was the most famous forensic-genetics company worldwide using DNA to track down offenders, but controversy has turned its world upside down.

Science Times - Children Who Go Through Parents' Divorce Are Found To Have Lower Levels of "Love Hormones"

Children Whose Parents Are Divorced Have Lower Levels of Love Hormones

09.10.2020 00:16 AM

A new study suggests that people who saw their parents divorce when they were children were found to have lower levels of oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone."

The Pandemic Has Triggered Serious Eating Disorders

Rehab Centers Report Surge in Eating Disorder Cases During the Pandemic

09.09.2020 23:59 PM

Isolation, stress, and may other factors during the pandemic has resulted in increased cases of eating disorders. Experts explain disordered eating behavior as a coping mechanism for uncomfortable emotions.

Coconut Oil As a Possible COVID-19 Treatment

Philippines Studying Coconut Oil as Potential COVID-19 Treatment

09.09.2020 11:11 AM

Researchers from the Philippines are looking to study the virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a possible treatment for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

6 Ways How Covid-19 Pandemic Is Reshaping Education

09.09.2020 10:41 AM

The education field could not be more affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. With half of the world being put on lockdown, schools, colleges, and universities faced dramatic interruptions in the curricula.

Severe Adverse Event of One Volunteer Puts Oxford Vaccine Trials on Hold

09.09.2020 09:10 AM

AstraZeneca, already in the late-stage of their phase three vaccine trials, had to pause all trials due to one volunteer developing an unexplained illness. Alongside other Operation Warp Speed Companies, the biopharmaceutical company signed a joint pledge to properly follow scientific and ethical standards in developing a coronavirus vaccine.

Insomnia Increases the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

09.09.2020 08:10 AM

New study reveals risk factors of developing type 2 diabetes that are not genetic such as insomnia, sleep quality, and caffeine consumption. These specific risk factors can help create new preventive strategies of developing T2D as it is increasingly seen in obese children.

Researchers Find Evidence of Covid-19 on Imported Fish & Food Packaging

Chinese Researchers Claim Evidence of COVID-19 on Imported Frozen Fish & Food Packaging

09.09.2020 07:50 AM

Chinese researchers find evidence of coronavirus surviving on chilled salmon for more than a week. Despite the lack of studies, evidence, and organizations saying that this way of transmission is highly unlikely, authorities continue to inspect imported products and packaging.