MEDICINE & HEALTH

Coronavirus is 'One Big Wave,' Says WHO

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.28.2020 21:17 PM

At the most recent briefing of the WHO in Geneva earlier this week, experts reminded the public to follow basic guidelines during the pandemic. With people stuck with the mindset that COVID-19 may be seasonal like influenza, the WHO reminded people that the new virus is different and comes as 'one big wave.'

Cheating in the Classroom: Invisible Barriers Also Promote Moral Behavior on Children

07.28.2020 09:40 AM

Cardboard barriers are common during exams to avoid cheating. A new study suggests that see-through and pretend barriers can also do the trick, encouraging moral behavior on children.

Over-Eating Pizza Can Be Good for You, Under the Right Conditions

07.28.2020 09:00 AM

Overeating causes various problems from diabetes to heart disease. However, in a pizza study, researchers discovered that when a healthy person over-indulges occasionally, the body is able to cope up with the extra calories.

Natural Lithium in Drinking Water Linked to Lower Suicide Rates

07.28.2020 07:00 AM

A new study reinforces previous works correlating the presence of natural lithium in public drinking water toward lower suicide rates. The research appeared in the British Journal of Psychiatry dated Monday, July 27.

Yale Will Be Conducting Trials for Potential Coronavirus Drug Treatment

07.28.2020 06:20 AM

Yale University alongside the pharmaceutical company AI Therapeutics looked into a drug that's been used to treat lymphoma disease. The team is also looking into combined treatment with remdesivir and hopes the drug will be an effective treatment for high-risk populations.

Scientists Use 3D Printers to Make Miniature Organs for Testing Potential COVID-19 Drugs

07.28.2020 06:00 AM

Scientists are using 3D printers to create miniature human organs that will be used to test potential COVID-19 drugs. Bioprinting will help not only COVID-19 patients but patients with cancer and other diseases as well.

Personality Can Predict Who's a Rule-Follower and Who Flouts COVID-19 Social Distancing Guidelines

07.27.2020 20:23 PM

Some people dutifully endure the hardships of coronavirus lockdown, while others can’t be bothered to keep their distance. Why?

The Best Treatment Of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome In 2020

07.27.2020 16:32 PM

The misuse of alcohol has always been a problem globally and ranks amongst the top ten causes of death and also disabilities.

Mobile Device Addiction: What It Is, and Possible Dangers Associated with It

07.27.2020 16:06 PM

You might have said to a friend before, "I'm completely addicted to my iPhone!" But have you stopped and considered that might actually be the case? It's a little less tongue-in-cheek if you haven't checked your email or watched a YouTube video on your Android in a couple of hours, and you feel yourself starting to get jittery.

Elderly Who Retain Sense of Smell Are at Lower Risk of Dementia

07.27.2020 10:40 AM

Seniors who can literally smell the roses, as well as other scents, might be at less risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests.

Italian Island Mysteriously Spared from COVID-19

07.27.2020 10:20 AM

Experts are baffled how an island in Italy, one of the countries with record-high coronavirus cases, could have been spared from the deadly virus. Could genes have something to do with this mystery or was it pure luck?

4 Benefits of Plant Therapy at Home

07.27.2020 09:40 AM

Horticulture therapy, or plant therapy, has been widely accepted since the 1940s. Promoting calmness and relaxation, spending time and caring for nature, as well as growing your own food, are a few of the benefits that people can gain from plant therapy at home.

Magic or Science? The Secret of Card Tricks Finally Revealed

07.27.2020 09:00 AM

Almost everyone is amazed by the card tricks often pulled by magicians. However, experts claim that magic tricks are not magic at all. Chances are, people watching the magic trick may just be "primed" to make decisions that will arrive in the result that the magician wanted. Hence, the term "magic trick".

[WATCH] Animal Instinct Reveals the Importance of Physical Distancing During a Viral Outbreak

07.27.2020 08:40 AM

Social connections are an essential part of humanity and animals alike. Lobsters, mandrills, and ants alter their behavior when faced with a viral outbreak.

Men With Higher Income May Face Greater Risk of High Blood Pressure

07.27.2020 08:00 AM

Men with higher income are facing greater risks of hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to a new study presented at the 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society.

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