MEDICINE & HEALTH

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

MEDICINE & HEALTH 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.

Skin Study Looks at How Wounds Heal and How Drugs Help

08.20.2020 01:22 AM

Study on skin cell activity determines which cells form scars while others make new skin cells. New drugs can be developed to help modify how skin heals.

Older People More Resilient During the Pandemic, Study Shows

08.20.2020 00:57 AM

Older people with major depressive disorders from Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis were found to have no increase in depression and anxiety in the middle of the pandemic.

Universal Language: Mayans Used the Same Facial Expressions as Modern People

08.19.2020 23:59 PM

A study on 325 people revealed that modern people can still recognize facial expressions of Mayans that lived for more than 3,500 years ago, proving that facial expressions are universal.

Israel Reports West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitos

08.19.2020 23:10 PM

Israel's health authorities confirmed the first cases of mosquitos carrying the West Nile Fever which is typical for the next few months. With the Covid-19 pandemic ongoing, patients are to take extra precautions against mosquito bites.

The Black Death: Bubonic Plague Pandemics Throughout History

08.19.2020 11:13 AM

Although bubonic plague is now curable through the use of antibiotics, this was not always the case. Here are three periods in history where the bubonic plague caused pandemics:

6 Steps to Quit Vaping

08.19.2020 06:31 AM

Overcoming nicotine addiction by quitting smoking and vaping is a struggle that many of America's youth face. However, some experts reveal a 6-step plan to help people give up vaping.

We Are Nowhere Near COVID-19 Herd Immunity, WHO Warns

08.19.2020 06:20 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the world is nowhere near attaining herd immunity against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Neutralizing Antibodies From Seattle Boat Crew May Hold Key to Protection Against Reinfection

08.19.2020 03:43 AM

A fishing boat provided an unexpected insight into how antibodies could prevent reinfection from COVID-19.

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