MEDICINE & HEALTH

Clallam County: Here for Service? Put On a Mask First

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.08.2020 08:09 AM

The "No mask, No Service" policy starts on July 7 in Washington State. Meanwhile, the North Olympic Library System is partnering with the Clallam County Emergency Operations Center in providing free cloth masks to the public, as not everybody has access to such protective equipment.

Millions May Suffer Severe Neurological Effects From Coronavirus, Scientists Warn

07.08.2020 07:46 AM

Scientists have found more evidence connecting coronavirus to severe neurological complications which may lead to permanent brain damage and diseases such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome and encephalomyelitis.

First HIV Patient Cured Without Surgery Has Gone Into Long-Term Remission, Boosts Hope for Millions of People

07.08.2020 07:06 AM

A 34-year-old man from Brail was prescribed a multi-drug cocktail of AIDS medicines under a 48-week course of treatment and has successfully gone int long-term remission without surgery.

AI Robot Robin to Bring Cheer to Children and Their Families While Hospitalized During the Coronavirus Pandemic

07.08.2020 05:41 AM

Hospitalization is tough, particularly for young children. During the coronavirus pandemic, when physical contact is limited, specialists hope that Robin, the AI robot can help the children cope better emotionally.

Scientists Warn of Possible Surge of Coronavirus-Related Brain Damage

07.08.2020 02:31 AM

Scientists are sending a warning on the possible surge of COVID-19-related brain damage. They call for more studies and data collection regarding cases of the coronavirus infection's neurological effects in patients.

A Reduction in REM Sleep Could Increase Mortality Rate Among Adults, Study Suggests

07.08.2020 00:11 AM

According to a new study, every 5% reduction the REM sleep may shorten the life among older and middle-aged adults by 13% to 17%. This means that too little deep sleep could increase a person's mortality rate.

WHO Reviewing Evidence of Coronavirus' Airborne Transmission After Scientists' Plea

07.07.2020 23:34 PM

The World Health Organization says it is now reviewing evidence that points to the coronavirus being transmitted through the airborne route. This was after a group of scientists called out the agency to consider changing their guidelines on COVID-19.

EPA Approves 2 Lysol Surface Disinfectants That Effectively Kills Coronavirus

07.07.2020 22:27 PM

For the first time, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two Lysol disinfectants to effectively kill the coronavirus on surfaces based on laboratory tests.

Dopamine Levels May be Dictating all Your Economic Decisions

07.07.2020 22:20 PM

Scientists discover more about neuroeconomics, or how neurons like dopamine process options, expectations, and decisions in the brain.

After Coronavirus, New Cases of Dengue Fever Appear 24 Hours After Bubonic Plague in China

07.07.2020 22:14 PM

Chinese health officials have reported a case of dengue fever within 24 hours of confirming a case of the bubonic plague. As China now faces several outbreaks, the WHO is not concerned that the bubonic plague detected poses a high-risk threat.

Beam of Ultrasound Could Be Used to Remove Kidney Stones Without Surgery

07.07.2020 09:53 AM

In experiments using pigs, researchers use ultrasound beams to remove glass beads that act as kidney stones from the body without having surgery.

Good E. Coli Versus Harmful E. Coli

07.07.2020 08:41 AM

Scientists experiment with human intestine organoids to see if good E. coli can prevent infections from harmful strains of E. coli.

A Mother's Battle Against Her Agonizing Eczema,

07.07.2020 08:15 AM

36-year-old Anita Wong opened up about stopping using steroid eczema medications after it left her with permanent damage to the eyes. Years later, her skin is back to normal.

Melbourne Is on Coronavirus Lockdown: Borders Closed Off for the First Time in 100 Years

07.07.2020 06:28 AM

Melbourne will once again enter into lockdown and close its borders effective on the midnight of July 8, Wednesday. As Australia seems to be entering its second wave of the coronavirus, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says strict measures need to be observed to ensure that it doesn't spread to other nearby states.

Dr. Fauci on US Coronavirus Status: 'Not Good'

07.07.2020 03:34 AM

Anthony Fauci, an infectious disease expert, says the U.S. isn't doing so well in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He says the country is still knee-deep in its first wave and needs to come up with quick solutions to try and overcome the resurgence of cases.

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