MEDICINE & HEALTH

5 Ways COVID-19 is a Threat to Huge Industries Like Sports

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.25.2020 20:32 PM

COVID-19 has completely changed the world forcing people to rethink their habits and adapt to the new normal. Even the sports industry is not the same as before. Here are five of the biggest threats of COVID-19 to sports.

3 Interesting Types of Bee Venom Therapy

08.25.2020 08:50 AM

Aside from honey, bees produce something else with several healing properties - their bee-sting venom. Several small clinical trials explain the benefits of using venom to treat various types of conditions and diseases.

Study Suggests People Make Better Choices When the Risk of Harming Others Is Likely

08.25.2020 08:40 AM

While people are usually motivated by self-interest and gaining an advantage over others, this behavior is changed when harm is added to the equation, according to a new study.

MassBiologics Discovers an Antibody That Can Fight Coronavirus

08.25.2020 08:10 AM

An antibody developed during the time of SARS helped researchers from MassBiologics find another antibody that is effective in fighting coronavirus. The unique IgA antibody may be used to develop an effective vaccine.

Humans Have Unique Gut Virus Composition Like A Fingerprint

08.25.2020 00:21 AM

Just as how unique a fingerprint is, a new study has found that all humans have unique viral compositions in their guts. But fret not, as most viral guts do not cause diseases.

Study: Macrophage Reprogramming More Complex Than Previously Thought

08.24.2020 23:58 PM

A new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago suggests that reprogramming macrophages - white blood cells that respond to inflammation - is more complex than scientists previously thought.

Is Caffeine Consumption Safe During Pregnancy?

08.24.2020 22:17 PM

Several experts believe that caffeine is associated with negative pregnancy outcomes. Other experts have set guidelines that moderate daily consumption of caffeine is safe. Who's right?

Israel Developed New Device That Detects COVID-19 in Just 30 Seconds by Smelling a Person's Breath

08.24.2020 22:05 PM

Previous studies have trained dogs to smell COVID-19 and are now considered as the gold standard for detecting COVID-19 through smell. Now a new device developed in Israel could also detect whether a person is likely to have Covid-19 by ‘smelling’ their breath.

Hong Kong Scientists Report Their First COVID-19 Reinfection

08.24.2020 21:08 PM

A healthy man in his 30s has contracted the coronavirus again, about four and a half months after he was first diagnosed with the contagious disease, Hong Kong scientists report Monday, August 24.

Fight Climate Change While Eating This Eco-Friendly Diet

08.24.2020 20:34 PM

Every choice humans make matters even when choosing the type of diet can affect the environment. Try this new eco-friendly diet and create a more positive impact on the planet.

Why is Lavender So Popular?

08.24.2020 09:00 AM

Lavender has had various health and cosmetic uses for over 2,000 years. It is also an essential oil that's had one of the highest increase in sales during the pandemic to treat anxiety and for relaxation.

Did You Know That Autism Can Be Traced as Early as in Prenatal Neuron Development?

08.24.2020 08:50 AM

Researchers discover that autism can be found during early brain development of neuron cells. Better understanding of neuron development is not to cure or prevent autism, but to understand the diversity of brain development.

CDC Says Travelers No Longer Need to Quarantine for 14 Days

08.24.2020 08:30 AM

Travel has slowly returned around the world with travel guidelines and considerations. A recent study also looks at how airplane transmission can occur without observing proper hygiene and safety guidelines.

COVID-19 Update: New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown

08.24.2020 08:20 AM

The New Zealand metropolitan Auckland is set to extend its lockdown until 11:59 PM Sunday, August 30, according to Prime Minister (PM) Jacinda Ardern.

Retinol: The Skincare Gold Standard Anyone Should Know

08.24.2020 08:20 AM

Experts often regard retinol as the gold standard in skincare. Here are some facts about retinol and how to use it for a younger-looking skin.

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