MEDICINE & HEALTH

Engineers Show Bird Droppings Harbor Abundant Resistant Bacteria May Pose More Health Risks

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.14.2020 08:17 AM

Engineers analyzed bird droppings from urban birds like gulls, ducks, and crows and show persistent levels of antibiotic-resistant genes and bacteria that might be transmitted to humans.

87% of Recovered COVID-19 Patients Still Have One Persistent Symptom

07.14.2020 08:10 AM

A majority of patients who have recovered from coronavirus still experience at least one lasting symptom. Doctors continue to study the possible acute and chronic effects of the virus.

Switching to Plant Protein Will Lead to Long Life

07.14.2020 03:23 AM

A new study reveals that switching to plant protein is directly associated with reducing the risk of premature death. Moreover, there are other disadvantages of meat consumption as a source of protein.

Monitoring Personal Health Is Now Made Easier With Pencil and Paper, New Study Suggests

07.14.2020 02:52 AM

Engineers from the University of Missouri demonstrated how the combination of pencil and paper could be used to create devices that might be helpful in monitoring personal health.

Face Masks Required in England Shops Starting July 24 or Pay $125 if Caught Without Them

07.14.2020 01:13 AM

The use of face masks will now be compulsory in shops across England starting Friday, July 24. Citizens will be fined approximately $125 for non-compliance.

Can Yoga and Meditation Help with Coronavirus Treatment?

07.14.2020 00:41 AM

Evidence of yoga and meditation as an adjunctive treatment for coronavirus patients show that inflammation in the body can be reduced. Moreover, building a 'protective shield' of immunity helps with neurological symptoms and hormone regulation as well.

Top Coronavirus Testing Company Says Results Turnaround Time Is 1 Week or More

07.13.2020 23:10 PM

Quest Diagnostics, one of the U.S.'s top coronavirus test providers, announced on Monday that the turnaround time for results is now seven days or more for regular patients. The delay is due to the surge in coronavirus cases the country is experiencing over the past few weeks.

America Versus England – Who is Healthier?

07.13.2020 22:45 PM

Medical experts have compared the health of middle-aged adults in America versus England, discovering that low income is actually a public health emergency. Moreover, the coronavirus pandemic has revealed the consequences of unhealthy lifestyles.

You May Need to Wear Sunscreen Indoors, Here's Why

07.13.2020 22:29 PM

Dermatologists advised wearing sunscreen indoors since many people are still exposed to harmful light that can damage the skin such as the UVA, UVB, and blue light coming from smartphones, computers and TVs.

New Study Warns Viral Immunity in Recovered COVID-19 Patients Could be Gone in 2 Months

07.13.2020 21:26 PM

A new study reveals that immunity to COVID-19 could only last a few months. Findings from the research uncovered that in just two months, some coronavirus-recovered patients lose protection from the virus and are susceptible to getting reinfected once again.

Top 10 Global Biopharmaceutical Companies in 2020

07.13.2020 10:28 AM

The biopharmaceutical industry includes hundreds of global businesses that research and develop biopharmaceutical drugs, which are complex medicines made from living cells or organisms. Biopharmaceutical drugs advance more treatment options for patients, some who may suffer from untreated or undertreated conditions.

Doctors Found Roundworm in a Woman’s Tonsil in Japan After Eating Sashimi

07.13.2020 09:02 AM

Eating raw meat can bring parasites and people may not know about it. The Japanese delicacy, sashimi, can infect the eater with many unpleasant parasites, such as the roundworm.

30% of Young Adults Are Now Part of the COVID-19 High-Risk Group

07.13.2020 06:10 AM

An increase of young adult smokers has made 30% of people between 18 and 25 years old vulnerable to coronavirus. Smoking remains a significant risk factor for coronavirus cases and deaths.

Athlete Shares What It’s Like to Be Sick With COVID-19 for Three Months

07.13.2020 04:45 AM

Previously healthy individuals with no medical history are currently suffering long-term effects of coronavirus. Some of these long-haulers are currently under monitory programs as scientists are still figuring out why some patients have lasting symptoms months after getting ill.

[PHOTOS] Gorilla in Miami Zoo Gets Coronavirus Nasal Swab Test

07.13.2020 03:25 AM

Shango, the 433 lb. lowland gorilla is immobilized so that doctors can treat his wounds after a brawl with his brother. Additionally, he also received tests for COVID-19 which came out to be negative.

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