MEDICINE & HEALTH

Australia's New Food Ranking System Gives Cheese a Bad Reputation

POLICY 07.15.2020 03:30 AM

Australia has updated its Health Star Rating System. The guide is supposed to guide consumers in making healthier food choices. However, cheesemakers are concerned with their one-star rating.

Is Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Leading the Race? Early Trials Show the Jab Gives Off Immunity

07.15.2020 01:04 AM

There's good news from Moderna's mRNA-1273 coronavirus vaccine candidate. A preliminary report states that all 45 volunteers in its clinical trial developed immunity to the coronavirus with no adverse reactions.

Is Coronavirus Attacking the Central Nervous System?

07.15.2020 00:56 AM

The olfactory tract may be allowing coronavirus infection to reach the central nervous system. Depressed mood and anxiety as psychological symptoms had been an 'unexpected finding'.

Got a Bad Knee? These Are The Top Jobs That Are Bad for Your Joints

07.14.2020 23:36 PM

A review of 71 studies involving one million workers revealed the riskiest occupations for the knees that may require joint replacement procedures in the future.

Hatha Yoga May be the Most Effective Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain

07.14.2020 23:20 PM

Hatha yoga proves to be an effective therapy for chronic low back pain for having several advantages over other treatments. Moreover, patients can do daily routines at home to improve back pain and the overall health of their body, mind, and spirit.

Is Pentobarbital Still a Suitable Drug for Capital Punishment?

07.14.2020 09:23 AM

Pharmaceutical companies and the government are weighing out if pentobarbital should be used for federal executions. Meanwhile, several scheduled executions have been put on hold.

Engineers Show Bird Droppings Harbor Abundant Resistant Bacteria May Pose More Health Risks

07.14.2020 08:17 AM

Engineers analyzed bird droppings from urban birds like gulls, ducks, and crows and show persistent levels of antibiotic-resistant genes and bacteria that might be transmitted to humans.

87% of Recovered COVID-19 Patients Still Have One Persistent Symptom

07.14.2020 08:10 AM

A majority of patients who have recovered from coronavirus still experience at least one lasting symptom. Doctors continue to study the possible acute and chronic effects of the virus.

Switching to Plant Protein Will Lead to Long Life

07.14.2020 03:23 AM

A new study reveals that switching to plant protein is directly associated with reducing the risk of premature death. Moreover, there are other disadvantages of meat consumption as a source of protein.

Monitoring Personal Health Is Now Made Easier With Pencil and Paper, New Study Suggests

07.14.2020 02:52 AM

Engineers from the University of Missouri demonstrated how the combination of pencil and paper could be used to create devices that might be helpful in monitoring personal health.

Face Masks Required in England Shops Starting July 24 or Pay $125 if Caught Without Them

07.14.2020 01:13 AM

The use of face masks will now be compulsory in shops across England starting Friday, July 24. Citizens will be fined approximately $125 for non-compliance.

Can Yoga and Meditation Help with Coronavirus Treatment?

07.14.2020 00:41 AM

Evidence of yoga and meditation as an adjunctive treatment for coronavirus patients show that inflammation in the body can be reduced. Moreover, building a 'protective shield' of immunity helps with neurological symptoms and hormone regulation as well.

Top Coronavirus Testing Company Says Results Turnaround Time Is 1 Week or More

07.13.2020 23:10 PM

Quest Diagnostics, one of the U.S.'s top coronavirus test providers, announced on Monday that the turnaround time for results is now seven days or more for regular patients. The delay is due to the surge in coronavirus cases the country is experiencing over the past few weeks.

America Versus England – Who is Healthier?

07.13.2020 22:45 PM

Medical experts have compared the health of middle-aged adults in America versus England, discovering that low income is actually a public health emergency. Moreover, the coronavirus pandemic has revealed the consequences of unhealthy lifestyles.

You May Need to Wear Sunscreen Indoors, Here's Why

07.13.2020 22:29 PM

Dermatologists advised wearing sunscreen indoors since many people are still exposed to harmful light that can damage the skin such as the UVA, UVB, and blue light coming from smartphones, computers and TVs.

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