MEDICINE & HEALTH

What We Know About How Viruses in General Hang on in the Brain and Testicles

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.31.2020 21:20 PM

As millions of people are recovering from COVID-19, an unanswered question is the extent to which the virus can “hide out” in seemingly recovered individuals. If it does, could this explain some of the lingering symptoms of COVID-19 or pose a risk for transmission of infection to others even after recovery?

3 Gut Feelings You Shouldn't Ignore

07.31.2020 09:00 AM

Gut feelings or intuition is normally perceived in helping us during 'fight or flight' scenarios, pick up other people's energy, or simply tell us we're hungry. However, being more in tune with our physical gut feelings can tell us three important things about ourselves.

COVID-19: Children Might Carry Up to 100 Times More Viral Genetic Material Than Adults

07.31.2020 08:00 AM

Scientists claim that children under 5 years old could be carrying greater levels of coronavirus in their noses compared to older kids and adults. That means children play an important role in the transmission of COVID-19 in communities.

Important Lessons From Hong Kong's 3rd Wave of COVID-19

07.31.2020 07:30 AM

Hong Kong is facing its third wave of coronavirus infections as a result of a 'significant loophole' for travelers and lifting social distancing measures. However, experts are hopeful that the city will have everything under control in less than two months.

Scientists Trace Lineage of the COVID Virus in Bats

07.31.2020 06:00 AM

The virus that has caused the global coronavirus pandemic might have been brewing in bats for the past 40 to 70 years, a new study suggests.

'Drawn-On-Skin' Electronics: Highly Advanced Wearable Monitors

07.30.2020 23:57 PM

A new type of wearable device called drawn-on-skin electronics does more than monitoring heart rate and calories burned in a day. The advanced device can be drawn on the skin like a pen on paper while monitoring the body accurately for personalized medical care.

Love Shellfish? New Study Suggests Oysters Might Contain Bacteria, Plastics and Baby Formula

07.30.2020 22:17 PM

Scientists examine contaminants of oysters in Myanmar and found that coastal urbanization and lack of sewage treatment increase contamination in seafood that can pose serious health risks to humans.

5 Tips To Keep Your Eyes Healthy

07.30.2020 13:20 PM

They say that the eyes are the soul's windows to the world. So, don't take it for granted and take these easy steps in taking good care of your eyesight.

Ancientbiotic: 1,000-Year-Old Medical Manuscript Uses Garlic and Onion as Remedy to Kill Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

07.30.2020 09:49 AM

Bacteria has grown more antibiotic-resistant to modern antibiotics which led researchers to believe that maybe the 1,000-year-old medical manuscript they found might succeed where modern antibiotics fail.

How Many Times Do You Touch Your Face? Here's What Scientists Have to Say

07.30.2020 08:40 AM

Scientists reveal the true number of how frequently a person touches his face whether intentional or not.

A New Study Finds Dangerous Levels of Mercury From Amazon Fish

07.30.2020 08:20 AM

A new study reveals that almost a third of the fishes in Amapa, Brazil contains dangerous levels of Mercury (Hg), leaving them dangerous for human consumption.

Understanding the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating

07.30.2020 08:00 AM

Intuitive eating, an anti-diet approach to food, has 10 principles. While the principles are easy to understand, they take time and progress, especially separating physical hunger from emotional hunger. Unlike some short-term diets, intuitive eating focuses on long-term, overall health, and well-being.

Looking for a Hangover Cure? Make Sure It’s Not Illegal

07.30.2020 07:40 AM

The FDA sent warning letters to seven companies selling dietary supplements with claims of curing or preventing hangovers. It comes at a time that alcohol consumption in the United States have increased by 27% due to the pandemic. The public is urged to stick to natural and safe ways to remedy hangovers.

Trained COVID-19 Sniffing Dogs Can Better Detect If You're Not Infected

07.30.2020 06:00 AM

A new study further supports the theory that dogs can be trained to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2, or the COVID-19.

5 Ways to Sleep Better During Menopause

07.29.2020 18:00 PM

Insomnia and other sleeping problems are symptoms that most women experience during menopause. With the body and mind constantly going through changes during this time, there are several ways that can help menopausal women sleep better.

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