MEDICINE & HEALTHA new study by the American Society for Microbiology offers a new decontamination method that is easily accessible and affordable: they recommended using a microwave.
Doctors at an Ohio hospital have reported that incidents of 'broken heart syndrome,' or the stress cardiomyopathy, have increased during the pandemic. Doctors believe that it reflects a temporary weakness in the heart due to the surge of stress hormones.
While observing brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, researchers discover a suppressor gene and develop a new rapid drug-screening system for treatment.
The World Health Organization now recognizes that the coronavirus can be transmitted through airborne transmission. It has updated its recommendations by advising people to avoid crowded places and to make sure buildings have proper ventilation systems.
A study concluded that a majority of coronavirus infections are silent transmissions from asymptomatic/presymptomatic individuals. The WHO are being asked to update their coronavirus guidelines for airborne transmissions.
Scientists are looking at the connection between COVID-19 and a neurological condition called Guillain-Barre Syndrome. This hasn't been the first time the syndrome has been linked to pandemics, and experts are trying to find out why.
For years, a horseshoe crab's blood has been used for developing new vaccines and medications. Experts are worried that the crab's population might be at risk due to numerous testings, particularly now with the coronavirus pandemic.
Organizations work together to immediately screen children for PTSD after witnessing violent crimes. Proper intervention and mental health care are available for those who have seen intimate partner violence.
COVID-19 patients with severe cases often suffer from organ damage and sometimes death. But a team of scientists has proposed a novel way of limiting organ damage to improve outcomes for severe cases of the disease.
An epidemiologist claims that hamsters can help us determine whether the coronavirus can be transmitted through particles suspended in the air. His claims come after the World Health Organisation said they are considering the possible airborne transmission of COVID-19.
Some of the best fruits and vegetables to help lower blood sugar levels include green peas, broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, berries, avocados, and citrus. And consuming at least one serving of whole-grain foods resulted in a 20% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The United States has invested $42 million into producing syringes and needles in anticipation of the future coronavirus vaccine. The US President is hopeful that a vaccine could be ready by the end of the year or early next year.
CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield claimed that children are not contagious enough for schools to remain closed. However, other medical experts disagree and opt for mass testing for children.