MEDICINE & HEALTH

Coronavirus Reemerges in New Zealand, Ending Its 102-Day Streak

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.11.2020 09:30 AM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Tuesday, August 11, that authorities have found four new coronavirus cases, ending the country's 102-day streak of stamping the virus out.

Russia's COVID-19 Vaccine Becomes the First Regulated Vaccine in the World

08.11.2020 09:00 AM

The Gamaleya vaccine is the first the receive regulatory approval in the world after two months of testing. Scientists around the world are skeptic, including the Association of Clinical Trials Organizations, of its efficacy and safety.

FDA Recalls Potatoes, Limes, Oranges, and Lemons Due to Potential Contamination with Listeria

08.11.2020 08:30 AM

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of some items sold at Wegman's stores due to the potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These food items include potatoes, lime, oranges, and lemon.

Educational Attainment Affects the Risk of Dementia

08.11.2020 06:40 AM

Dementia is one of the worst cognitive declines that older adults suffer from. A recent study links the risk of cognitive decline to how much formal education people have received from childhood to early adulthood.

When Sleep Goes Hi-Tech: New Mattress Technology

08.10.2020 18:37 PM

Choosing a mattress these days seems to have gotten more complicated-and that's not a bad thing. Mattress options have changed so much over the last decade, all thanks to mattress technology that drives manufacturers to continually rethink their approach and find better ways to serve consumers while minimizing environmental impact at the same time.

How to Use Ventilation and Air Filtration to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus Indoors

08.10.2020 15:00 PM

Masks do a decent job at keeping the virus from spreading into the environment, but if an infected person is inside a building, inevitably some virus will escape into the air.

Herbalife Reviews: Finding Your Road to Nutritional Success

08.10.2020 11:07 AM

As medical communities and public health officials continue to highlight the importance of healthy eating and regular exercise, millions of Americans are trying different approaches to lose weight, gain weight, or overall stay healthy.

Which DNA Testing Kit Is Right for You?

08.10.2020 10:59 AM

Testing your DNA at home and finding out exactly who you are and where you come from has become quite common. Because of the growth of the at-home DNA testing market, there are now numerous testing kits you can choose and have your results sent to you in a few weeks.

Scientists Found No Difference in Men and Women's Brains After 100 Years of Searching

08.10.2020 09:51 AM

Since the 19th century, people have been looking for the differences between the male and female brain. But scientists recently claimed that both brais do not have any difference at all.

Naturally Chiral Surfaces Could Lead to Safer Pharmaceuticals

08.10.2020 09:00 AM

According to a new study from Carnegie Mellon University, scalable fabrication of naturally chiral surfaces is the key to safer pharmaceuticals.

WATCH: Simple Experiment Reveals the Best Face Mask Against Droplets

08.10.2020 08:00 AM

In the search for the best face mask to shield you against droplets, there is a simple test according to a new proof-of-concept devised by scientists.

The Fine Line Between Productivity and Addiction

08.10.2020 07:40 AM

Addiction to productivity causes hyper-focus on the present while failing to see the bigger picture - compulsive behavior, lost relationships, and bad health. Through time, intervention, and therapy, workaholics can avoid and recover from the 'mixed-blessing addiction.'

Are You a Lefty? Scientists Explain Why Only 10% of People Are Left-Handed

08.10.2020 07:00 AM

A person might be born either a left-handed or a right-handed. However, their ratio is not the same as there are more right-handed than left-handed people. But why is that?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Gulf War Illness Distinguished by Brain Activity

08.10.2020 06:40 AM

Chronic fatigue syndrome had previously been a symptom under the Gulf War illness. Abnormal brain activity after exercise shows the contrast of the two conditions which can help with the development of diagnosis and treatment for each condition and even for COVID-19 long-haulers with similar symptoms.

Districts in Inner Mongolia on Lockdown Due to Bubonic Plague

08.10.2020 06:20 AM

The second bubonic plague death in Inner Mongolia has five districts and two villages on lockdown. The WHO has become involved in monitoring the recent outbreak.

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