MEDICINE & HEALTH

4 Essential Frontline Nursing Roles Worth Considering

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.18.2020 13:29 PM

A career in nursing can be challenging but being a frontline nurse is one of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs out there. By using your medical knowledge and skills to deliver essential care to patients, you can be confident that every day of your working life will be spent helping people.

Brucellosis Outbreak in China Traced Back to Biopharmaceutical Plant

09.18.2020 09:00 AM

The current brucellosis was traced back to a leak from a factory developing vaccines for livestock. However, China has a history of outbreaks associated with the bacterial disease since 2005.

Iodine Solution Can Kill Coronavirus in Less Than a Minute, Says Study

09.18.2020 08:50 AM

Samples of coronavirus were tested against three concentrations of iodine and 15 seconds later, the solution completely inactivated the virus.

Friends or Family: Who Makes Us Happier?

09.18.2020 08:20 AM

Friends and family that make up our closest relationships make up a significant part of our happiness. A study reveals the importance of activities done with friends, family, and kids, and how these affect our levels of happiness.

Moderna, Pfizer Reveal COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Blueprints

09.18.2020 08:00 AM

American drug companies Moderna and Pfizer have disclosed its secret blueprints in their respective coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine trials in a move to gain the confidence of the clamoring public and scientific communities.

Parenting: Eating Disorders of Teens During the Pandemic

09.18.2020 07:40 AM

COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the mental and behavioral crisis and is associated with the increase in eating disorders among teens.

Scientists Develop Mini-Intestine Organoids to Mimic Multiple Intestinal Functions

09.17.2020 23:38 PM

Organoid technology have allowed scientists to grow 3D tissue structures similar to organs like the heart and lungs. This is the first time that researchers have developed mini-intestine organoids that carry out multiple intestinal functions due to its extended lifespan.

The Best Scientific Discoveries in 2020

09.17.2020 10:58 AM

Discoveries of 2020 are undoubtedly fascinating and mind-blowing, especially for individuals who rarely get interested in all recent innovations. While some of those events were of little importance for non-academic circumstances, others have ambitious consequences for all of us. If you only associate 2020 with a novel COVID-19 or deaths of celebrities, the academic world has much more to surprise you with.

Coconut Oil and Cardiovascular Health: What Do Studies Say?

09.17.2020 08:20 AM

Coconut oil has become increasingly popular for numerous health benefits, yet lack scientific evidence to support these claims. Singaporean researchers analyze several studies to determine how consumption of coconut oil affects cholesterol levels.

Personality Traits Can Now Be Predicted Using Smartphone Data

09.17.2020 08:00 AM

New research suggests that psychologists can accurately predict personality traits by 57% just by looking at how people use their smartphones.

Life's Simple 7: Steps to Lower Blood Pressure According to the American Heart Association

09.17.2020 00:30 AM

Keeping the blood pressure at optimal levels as a person ages is one way to live a longer and healthier life, but here are the 7 steps for a total healthy lifestyle.

Scientists Develop Injectable Hydrogels to Boost Vaccine Efficacy

09.17.2020 00:15 AM

Researchers from Stanford University develop injectable hydrogels to prolong the release of vaccines in the body and boost the immune system. Mayo Clinic researchers also developed another type of injectable hydrogels for injuries involving blood vessels.

PTSD Is Identified as a Risk Factor of Developing Dementia

09.16.2020 09:50 AM

Researchers from University College London identify post-traumatic stress disorder as a risk factor of dementia. The team continues to research other risk factors associated with cognitive decline.

Singapore is Rewarding Citizens For Engaging in Healthy Activities With Apple Watch

09.16.2020 09:30 AM

The Singaporean government is teaming up with Apple to reward its citizens for engaging in healthy activities with an Apple Watch and iPhone's LumiHealth.

Aviation Clean Air Develops First Proactive Cleaning System for Airlines

09.15.2020 23:33 PM

Aviation Clean Air develops the first system that can neutralize all pathogens in the air and on surfaces while improving air quality. The system works automatically with the aircraft's environmental control system.

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