MEDICINE & HEALTH

Trench Fever in Colorado: New Disease From Lice Grips Western U.S. State

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.22.2020 00:39 AM

Heads up, Colorado. Trench fever, a disease involving lice, is on the rise as officials report a fourth case last week. The disease is associated with unhygienic practices and homelessness.

[COVID-19 Update] CDC New Guidelines: 10-Day Isolation For Those With Positive Coronavirus Test Results

07.21.2020 23:01 PM

The CDC has updated its guidelines for those who test positive to the coronavirus. COVID-19-positive individuals are now told to isolate themselves for 10 days at home upon obtaining positive results.

Science Shows Multitasking Doesn’t Work

07.21.2020 14:48 PM

A lot of people feel that the best way to get work done quickly is by multitasking. However, there has been a lot of research into the subject, and most of the studies show that multitasking does not work. In fact, one study found that only around 2.5 percent of the population has the ability to multitask successfully. That's a very low number! So, what is it about multitasking that makes it so unsuccessful? What's the science behind it? Let's take a look...

Help Others With a Career as a Medical Assistant

07.21.2020 14:45 PM

If you desire to help people as a career, becoming a Medical Assistant could be the path for you. A medical assistant assists the physician by overtaking the administrative and clinical tasks to keep their routine running smoothly. The role of a medical assistant ranges from administrative duties to clinical duties.

Reasons to Work in Healthcare

07.21.2020 11:33 AM

If you have always had the ambition to make a difference to someone's life, working in the healthcare industry may be an option to consider if you're looking to make a career change.

The FDA Updates Their List to 75 Harmful Sanitizers

07.21.2020 10:21 AM

75 hand sanitizer brands make up the FDA's list for consumers to avoid methanol poisoning. The FDA continues to investigate hand sanitizer production and monitor which brands contain toxic chemicals.

The CDC Reports How COVID-19 Spread on Cruise Ships

07.21.2020 10:16 AM

The CDC has counted thousands of coronavirus aboard cruise ships. However, they say that the rapid transmission of the virus in their report is just the 'tip of the iceberg.'

3 Tips in Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety

07.21.2020 10:12 AM

Fears about COVID-19 take an emotional toll especially to someone who has an anxiety disorder. Here are some tips to help you cope during the stressful times of pandemic.

Worried About Your Studies During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Try These Tips to Let the Stress Out

07.21.2020 09:26 AM

Students can be under a lot of stress now that the pandemic has taken a grip on their lives. Here are some tips to manage stress during the COVID-19 crisis.

Diabetes Drug May Be Effective Treatment for ALS

07.21.2020 06:27 AM

In a breakthrough discovery, metformin is found to be effective not only for diabetic patients, but for those with a genetic mutation that results in a specific form of ALS, or C9-ALS. Scientists are already in phase 2 of trials.

New Interpretation of Darwin’s Theory: Friendliness and Cooperation Is the Most Successful Strategy in Survival

07.21.2020 05:51 AM

A new book entitled Survival of the Friendliest by the researchers from Duke University said that dogs are 'exhibit A' when it comes to the benefits of cooperation in evolution.

Stop the Fog: 3 Tips on How to Wear Face Masks with Glasses

07.21.2020 04:40 AM

Do wearing a face masks give you a hard time because of your glasses? Check out these tips to prevent your glasses from fogging up when wearing masks.

[COVID-19 Update] How Does the Weather Affect Covid-19 Droplets?

07.20.2020 23:30 PM

Scientists are using aerodynamics and physics to measure how droplets spread in various environments. They've discovered how dependent respiratory droplets are on the weather.

[COVID-19 Update] Coronavirus Symptoms Can Predict Which Will Lead to a Severe Case, Says Study

07.20.2020 23:06 PM

A new study from King's College London suggests that coronavirus symptoms predict whether a patient will develop a severe case of COVID-19.

[COVID-19 Update] Oxford-AstraZeneca and CanSino Coronavirus Vaccine Candidates Deemed Safe and Effective

07.20.2020 22:21 PM

The Oxford-AstraZeneca and CanSino vaccine candidates have both shown promising results in their early trials. As they now both enter phase three clinical trials, experts are hopeful that the vaccine candidates would continue to produce good results.

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