MEDICINE & HEALTH

Families Can Support Kids' Mental Health Whether They're Learning Remotely or at School – Here's How

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.22.2020 14:00 PM

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 Tells Us the Auckland Outbreak Is a Single Cluster — Except for One Case

08.22.2020 13:00 PM

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.

Convalescent Plasma Donation Fights Conflict With 40-Year Restriction on Blood Donation

08.22.2020 08:40 AM

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.

Virus is 'Not Under Control,' Especially with College Parties

08.22.2020 07:40 AM

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.

Stem Cells for Spinal Disorders - A Nonsurgical, Minimally Invasive Treatment for Neck and Back Pain that Could Change Your Life

08.21.2020 14:23 PM

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.

Risks and Considerations in Choosing Child Care Services This COVID-19 Pandemic

08.21.2020 12:05 PM

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 Healthy Lifestyle is Linked to Cardiovascular and Ocular Health

08.21.2020 09:10 AM

A new study reveals the overlapping risk factors of cardiovascular health and ocular health. Scientists recommend a healthy lifestyle to help prevent these diseases.

COVID-19: Autopsies Reveal Blood Clots in Kidneys, Lung Injuries

08.21.2020 08:40 AM

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.

Movie Theaters are Reopening, But is it Worth the Risk?

08.21.2020 08:30 AM

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?

Rare Bacteria Known to Survive Solely on Air in Antarctica, Now Found Elsewhere

08.21.2020 08:00 AM

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.

Real Vs. Fake: How to Avoid Fraudulent COVID-19 Contact Tracing Calls

08.20.2020 13:03 PM

Beware of scammers. Real or legitimate contact tracers will never ask you to pay or ask for your financial information or your social security number. Here are tips to avoid being a victim of fraudulent calls of COVID-19 contact tracers.

Drinking in Pregnancy - Latest Insight into the Harms it Causes

08.20.2020 09:08 AM

Miscarriage risk increases each week alcohol is used in early pregnancy and yet almost 20% of pregnant women report first trimester drinking. Those are the combined results of two recent studies looking at the prevalence and impact of drinking during pregnancy.

Intraoperative Radiotherapy Eyed as Alternative to Conventional Breast Cancer Treatment Techniques

08.20.2020 07:11 AM

A new study has demonstrated that a 30-minute radiotherapy technique employed by administering a spherical intrabeam device in the affected part of the body could potentially be as effective as existing conventional therapy procedures. This is after researchers found no significant differences between the methods.

Losing Weight? Experts Say Timing Your Meals is the Best Way

08.20.2020 06:42 AM

Most diet plans would require a person to reduce their calorie intake, but studies show that the body can use calories more efficiently in the morning. This points to a strategy that could be beneficial for weight loss.

Experts Warn Oleander Plant NOT a COVID-19 Cure

08.20.2020 03:47 AM

In the search for the cure for COVID-19, scientists have come across medicinal plants and thought oleandrin, the chemical from the Nerium oleander plant, is the solution for the pandemic. However, studies show that this chemical is a deadly toxin responsible for accidental poisoning across the globe. Using oleandrin as an active ingredient for COVID-19 may cause more harm than a cure.

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