MEDICINE & HEALTH

How Does Bacteria Behave in Space?

SPACE 07.27.2020 06:20 AM

Research has revealed that the unique environment of space allows bacteria to grow in more harmful ways than how they thrive on Earth. On the contrary, the development of drug treatments in space also has its benefits thanks to microgravity.

Oral Health and Quality of Life

07.25.2020 12:57 PM

In recent years, discussion on oral health has evolved beyond the basic necessities of just needing treatment and taking precautionary measures to protect your teeth to more of a focus on how having poor oral health can negatively affect your quality of life.

Dr. Fauci and the CDC Give Reality Checks About COVID-19

07.25.2020 08:00 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci says a virus will be available by next year the earliest and urges politicians to shut down states again. Meanwhile, the CDC announces lingering symptoms in young adults while urging schools to reopen by fall.

7 Plant-Based Diets to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure

07.25.2020 07:40 AM

A recent study had been the first to conclude that a plant-based diet without completely eliminating meat and dairy products can still be beneficial. Moreover, there are seven diets that can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of hypertension.

CDC Officially Issues Guidelines for School Reopening This Fall

07.25.2020 06:20 AM

CDC released a broadsheet entitled “The Importance of Reopening America’s Schools this Fall,” officially recommending schools to reopen this fall.

COVID-19: Cells Causing Loss of Smell Have Now Been Identified

07.25.2020 06:00 AM

An international research team led by Harvard Medical School neuroscientists has found the mechanism behind COVID patients temporarily losing their sense of smell.

Scientists Examine Different Shower Heads and Their Effects on the Growth of Pathogens

07.24.2020 11:10 AM

Scientists set-up nine shower heads in three brand new shower halls in Benedum Hall at the University of Pittsburgh to understand the effects of different shower head materials on opportunistic pathogen growth and exposure.

Inflammation as a Biomarker of Depression Can Help Patients That Are Drug-Resistant

07.24.2020 09:00 AM

The link between depression and inflammation can help design new treatments for patients that resist antidepressant drugs. An ongoing study continues to determine the biomarkers of depression.

COVID-19 and Its Mysterious Link to Hair Loss

07.24.2020 08:40 AM

Some people who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 are reporting a strange case of hair loss that may be linked to the infection. Doctors say it might be the effect of stress after experiencing illness for some time.

Pregnant Women Unlikely to Pass COVID-19 to Babies

07.24.2020 07:20 AM

A small study suggests that women with COVID-19 are unlikely to pass on the disease to their babies, provided precautions are taken.

Puzzling Theory Suggests Antibodies Could Play a Role in Coronavirus Reinfection

07.24.2020 07:00 AM

Antibodies have become a hot topic as how it can be achieved with the help of vaccines. However, a new theory in BMG Global Health suggests that coronavirus antibodies may play a negative role in COVID-19 which may lead to a much severe case.

Act Now and Protect the Ecosystem to Prevent Future Outbreak of Viruses, Study Says

07.24.2020 06:00 AM

A recent analysis says that the cost preventing a pandemic in the next decade will just be about 2 percent of the economic damage by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists urged everyone to save the ecosystem and act now to prevent new viral outbreaks.

7 Tips to Avoid Fogging Your Eyeglasses While Wearing Face Masks

07.23.2020 12:40 PM

People with glasses struggle using face masks because it can fog the lenses which makes it harder to see. Experts provide tips on how to avoid this problem.

Study Shows Cinnamon Can Improve Blood Sugar in People With Prediabetes

07.23.2020 12:20 PM

A new pilot study shows that cinnamon may improve blood sugar on prediabetic people and slows down its progression to Type 2 diabetes.

Why Television Is Bad for Your Health

07.23.2020 12:00 PM

Several studies have focused on the effects of television and device screen time on children more than adults. In two studies from the UK, scientists have determined that more than two hours of screen time and couch potato tendencies result in severe health risk and deteriorating memory.

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