MEDICINE & HEALTH

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

MEDICINE & HEALTH 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 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.

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.

The Wax Whisperer Extracts Nearly 16 Years' Worth of Earwax

09.09.2020 07:30 AM

Neel Raithatha, also known as The Wax Whisperer on Youtube, recently showed footage of earwax and dead skin extraction from a patient that hadn't properly cleaned his ears for 20 years. Raithatha also explains different types of earwax and infections.

CDC's Prevention Tips for Lyme Disease, Amy Schumer's Current Health Struggle

09.08.2020 23:36 PM

Amy Schumer reveals she has Lyme disease via her Instagram account and says that she is getting treatment for the vector-borne disease.

Sitting and Other Sedentary Behaviors Increase Risks of Diseases

09.08.2020 22:39 PM

Too much sitting is bad for the health, and so does lying down to work as they increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and mortality.

Molekule Review: Human-Centered Design for Air-Purification Technology

09.08.2020 21:47 PM

As more companies turn to human-centered design (HCD) when conceiving product ideas, the realization that we should prioritize users' needs over easing development and manufacturing processes is becoming increasingly apparent.

Keep your Skin Safe this Labor Day Weekend: All about Sunscreen with Dermatologist Tim Loannides MD

09.08.2020 21:44 PM

As we move into the tail-end of summer, for many of us this year has simultaneously felt like it has flown by and dragged on endlessly. Thankfully, with the Labor Day weekend ahead we can take the opportunity to get some much needed relaxation in the final warm days of the year.

Experts Warn Singing Happy Birthday Increases Risk of COVID-19 Transmission

09.08.2020 08:30 AM

COVID-19 may be spread through singing the "Happy Birthday" song, says the expert as pronouncing the consonants "P" and "B" releases large infectious droplets.

OCD: When Obsessions and Compulsions Rule Your Life

09.07.2020 10:01 AM

Compulsively washing the hands may be a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder especially when obsessions influence that behavior.

Aphasia Therapy After a Stroke Needs To Change

09.07.2020 08:40 AM

Recovering after a stroke includes physical, language and communication therapies. Intense aphasia therapy was observed to be ineffective as researchers propose a better way to improve speech and communication skills after a stroke.

People with Anxiety Disorders May Have Thyroid Inflammation

09.07.2020 08:10 AM

New research indicates that people diagnosed with an anxiety disorder are likely to have thyroid gland inflammation. Ukrainian experts believe that the endocrine system plays an important role in diagnosing psycho-emotional disorders like anxiety.

Coconut Oil Acts As a Natural Antibiotic and Helps Boost Immunity

09.07.2020 08:00 AM

Coconut oil is recognized by Ayurveda for over 4,000 years as a healthy oil because of its antimicrobial properties and helping modulate a person's immunity.

3-Year Ban on Parties May Be Necessary to Avoid Spreading COVID-19

09.07.2020 07:50 AM

A spike in coronavirus cases has been associated with parties, large gatherings, and other super-spreading events. Experts encourage the public to continue following public health and safety guidelines.

Togo Becomes First African Country to Successfully Eliminate Sleeping Sickness

09.07.2020 07:40 AM

Sleeping sickness has been eliminated in Togo, the first African country to reach this milestone after receiving validation from the World Health Organization.

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