CHEMISTRYA new study suggests that exposure to a harmful chemical substance, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), is more common in firefighters on duty compared to those who are not.
A unique study looks at the improved mental health of students during lockdown compared to in-person classes. It raises questions over the quality of school life, which gives schools the chance to improve school environments as students will return to classrooms.
The 52-year-old woman had no idea that a tumor was already growing inside her as she initially complained of her ballooning weight that reached 238lbs. The operation took three hours to successfully remove the tumor.
One of the enduring myths surrounding carrots is whether they can give you night vision. While the answer, sadly, remains no, there is a fascinating World War II story about its origins - and a grain of truth to the tale.
The choice between in-person learning, where available, and remote learning is a fraught one for parents. Children experience joy and connection when they learn alongside other kids, but they risk being exposed to the coronavirus. Remote learning at home can protect kids from COVID-19, but does it set back their social-emotional development?
Genome sequencing — mapping the genetic sequences of the virus from confirmed COVID-19 cases in a bid to track its spread — is now an integral part of New Zealand’s coronavirus response. It is providing greater certainty in identifying clusters and helps focus the investigations of contact tracers.
The call for convalescent plasma donation to possibly treat COVID-19 comes into focus on what others call a discriminatory blood and plasma donation practices. A federal restriction four decades ago has prevented people with HIV to donate blood or plasma.
The WHO believes that coronavirus can be overcome quicker than the 1918 flu. However, despite the CDC's updated guidelines, student cases continue to spike, especially with college parties every weekend.
The spinal column consists of 33 individual vertebrae with dozens of joints between them. Strong enough to withstand the rigors of daily wear and tear, but doing so dec-ade after decade may be asking a lot. Deterioration can happen for a number of rea-sons — accidents, sports, hard labor, osteoarthritis, immune disorders, etc. Regardless of the cause, sudden or gradual, the common denominator is usually severe pain.
Even before the pandemic, parents were already having a hard time choosing the best child care for their kids. Now with the ongoing pandemic, it has become harder as it is no longer a matter of logistics or finances but also taking the risk of getting infected with COVID-19 into consideration.
A new study reveals the overlapping risk factors of cardiovascular health and ocular health. Scientists recommend a healthy lifestyle to help prevent these diseases.
A new post-mortem study from British researchers reveals that patients who died from COVID-19 experienced lung injuries and signs of blood clots in major organs.
AMC Theaters are starting to reopen after five months of lockdown. They said that they are taking all measures to ensure public health safety, such as social distancing, requiring the use of face masks, and will improve their theater air filters. But is going to the movie theaters safe?
Recently, scientists discovered bacteria in Antarctica that does not only breathe air but also eat it. But new research found that they may be more prevalent elsewhere than it was previously thought.