MEDICINE & HEALTH

World War II, Cancer, and Coronavirus Have Nothing on Indiana Woman Who Celebrates 100th Birthday Conquering All Three

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.25.2020 05:20 AM

Leora Martin, a resident of an assisted-living facility in Indiana, just celebrated her 100th birthday last June 13, 2020. All through her life, adversity had always been her companion. She's lived through World War II, survived cancer and pneumonia, and the latest hurdle - she successfully triumphed over is COVID-19.

A New Pathway to Treat Tuberous Sclerosis Has Just Been Discovered

06.25.2020 04:21 AM

Tuberous sclerosis medication has only been partially effective but has serious side effects. A new discovery linking TSC to a cell's cilia opens a new pathway for safe and effecting targeting drugs.

Do You Have Embarrassing Medical Questions Including Intimate Moments? A Digital Clinic Could Help

06.25.2020 04:14 AM

Strut Health is a digital healthcare clinic for telemedicine that prescribes discreetly for sex, hair, and skin needs for both men and women.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease: Virus Affecting Bunnies Detected in Utah

06.25.2020 02:34 AM

Sanpete County in Utah has seen its first case of rabbit hemorrhagic disease. The illness is a highly contagious and fatal disease among rabbits. Veterinarians are cautioning Utah bunny owners to practice good biosecurity.

Japanese Researchers Developed Computer Model Proving Face Masks Save Lives by Up to 70%

06.25.2020 02:33 AM

It showed that almost 80% of the COVID-19 deaths reported in early June could be linked to the reluctance of people wearing a face mask in mid-March.

Emergent Nations to Experience 100K+ Tuberculosis Deaths Amid COVID-19 if Health Services Remain Futile: Study

06.25.2020 02:30 AM

In a new study, researchers find that the COVID-19 pandemic could naturally increase the global burden of tuberculosis due to delays in diagnosis, treatment, and interruptions to health services. They estimate about 110,000 additional deaths from TB in China, India, and South Africa over the next five years.

Scientists Link Migraines to the Malfunction of Specific Brain Cells

06.24.2020 23:41 PM

Not much is known about the cause of migraines. New research suggests that astrocytes, essential brain cells in the cingulate cortex, may be the cause of powerful headaches.

Surge in Poultry-Related Salmonella Cases: CDC Urges Precautions When Handling Farm Animals

06.24.2020 23:13 PM

The CDC sees an increase in poultry-related cases of salmonella. The agency warns that people take caution when handling backyard farm animals and practice proper hand hygiene to avoid further surges in salmonellosis.

Air Pollution, Smoking and a Person’s Built Environment May Lead to Childhood Obesity, Study

06.24.2020 15:49 PM

A new study reveals that children who live in a densely-populated area and with fewer parks have higher BMI due to lack of physical activity.

There’s a Place on Earth Where Hundreds of Thousands of People Do Not Know COVID-19: Can You Guess Where?

06.24.2020 09:36 AM

Human rights group say that the extended internet shutdown of eight townships in Myanmar is putting lives at risk because it has cut them off from public health campaigns against coronavirus.

Cyberbullies Are Victims of PTSD Too, UK Study Claims

06.24.2020 09:26 AM

Researchers have found that people who engage in cyberbullying are victims themselves of PTSD. The study of more than 2,200 teens in London also found that cyberbullies are not likely to engage in traditional bullying. Click the link above to learn more.

California Will Proceed With Reopening Plans Despite Record-Breaking Daily Cases of 6,000 People on Monday

06.24.2020 09:24 AM

California reports the highest number of daily cases as 6,000 people tested positive. Nevertheless, county mayors continue to move forward with plans to slowly reopening their areas with safety protocols.

Scientists Create a Mutant Rotavirus in a Virus Assembly Study: Here’s What They Found

06.24.2020 08:39 AM

A reverse genetics system was used to create and study a mutant version of the highly contagious rotavirus. The initial steps of viral assembly gave valuable insight on what may trigger virus multiplication.

Astrocytes Found Responsible for Nerve Cell Death in Glaucoma

06.24.2020 07:00 AM

A new study reveals that astrocytes, the star-shaped glial cells in the CNS, play an essential role in the death of nerve cells in degenerative diseases. The researchers did trials on mice to study the effects of the cell in preventing nerve damage.

Study: Can Pregnant Mothers Pass On COVID-19 to Their Baby?

06.24.2020 05:20 AM

Hundreds of mothers with coronavirus have given birth to newborns during this pandemic. Some babies were healthy while others are infected. Scientists determine the possible paths of mother to baby vertical transmission.

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