MEDICINE & HEALTH

Scientists Uncover Genes that are Key to Health and Survival: Parkinson's Disease as a Case in Point

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.27.2020 23:06 PM

Genetic studies determine gene variations and mutations which can be 'turned off' for health and survival.

Stanford University Scientists Accused of 'Panic Science' as their COVID-19 Study Spread Inaccurate Implications

05.27.2020 11:35 AM

Stanford University study is under investigation after accusations of spreading 'panic science' with inaccurate implications of COVID-19 infection rates.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Volunteer Suffered 'Severe Adverse Reaction'

05.27.2020 10:11 AM

Ian Haydon was among the three volunteers given the highest dose of the candidate vaccine from Moderna Therapeutics. He had adverse reactions, while another was given a lower dose and developed a rash.

Montefiore-Einstein Collab for Trials of Remdesivir-Baricitinib Combo as COVID-19 Cure

05.27.2020 07:23 AM

Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have begun with ACTT 2, a clinical trial using the drug combination remdesivir and baricitinib to treat patients with COVID-19. Researchers are hoping the new drug combo would reduce COVID-19-related inflammation and provide better recovery outcomes for coronavirus patients.

Study Reveals Finger Size May Indicate Men’s Chances of Surviving Coronavirus

05.27.2020 06:34 AM

Scientists unveil new data concluding that ring finger and index finger ratios, indicated by testosterone levels, can be a biomarker for male COVID-19 susceptibility.

Loyal Dog Waits for Owner Who Died of COVID-19 for three Months at Wuhan Hospital

05.27.2020 05:55 AM

A seven-year-old male mongrel has been waiting for his owner after the latter was hospitalized at Wuhan Taikang Hospital in Hubei Province due to COVID-19.

Problematic Alcoholics Share 29 Distinct Genes That Explain Drinking Behaviors: Study

05.27.2020 05:45 AM

A meta-analysis of genetic data on 435,000 Europeans revealed 19 new independent genetic risk factors and confirmed 10 risk factors from previous research on problematic alcohol use that was shared by alcoholic people.

Oxford Clinical Trials of Hydroxychloroquine to Push Through Despite WHO's Order to Stop

05.27.2020 05:08 AM

The WHO announced on Monday the suspension of trials involving the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine. However, an Oxford trial claims to be continuing despite the organization's previous order. Click the link above to learn more.

New Study Reveals Cloth Masks can Obstruct up to 99% of Particles; Experts say it can Stop the Spread of COVID-19

05.27.2020 02:15 AM

Are you interested in making your own homemade face masks for protection against COVID-19? Go ahead; just make sure you use cotton and add up to three layers. A new study finds that cotton masks can block up to 99% of particles and can prevent the spread of coronavirus.

BREAKTHROUGH! Scientists Discover Particular Protein that Could Block Cancer Growth

05.27.2020 01:02 AM

Scientists in the University of Copenhagen have new information on a protein, PP2A, and how it can inhibit tumor grown in mice

COVID-Free Samoa has a Beauty Queen to Thank For: She Also Leads Her Country in its Fight Against Recent Measles Outbreak

05.27.2020 00:59 AM

Brains, beauty, and compassion are the qualities that make up Samoa's reigning beauty queen, Fonoifafo Mcfarland-Seumanu. After helping her country fight the measles crisis through vaccination last year, she is now promoting social distancing and staying at home to keep her fellow countrymen safe from COVID-19

Coronavirus is 'Perfectly Adapted' to Infect Humans Raising Suspicions that it's Either Man-Made or A Complete Nuke of Nature: Australian Scientists

05.27.2020 00:10 AM

Australian vaccine expert said that coronavirus has no known animal host and perfectly attaches itself to humans which means that the possibility it was made in a lab cannot be ignored.

WATCH! Imitating Babies will Make them Love You More: Study Reveals

05.27.2020 00:02 AM

Got a baby in your home? Try imitating them and see how they react. Researchers from Lund University have found that babies consider imitating gestures as friendly and respond positively to it. Click the link above to watch a video explaining more.

6 Procedures Every Eye Clinic Should Provide

05.26.2020 23:32 PM

Disturbance in vision is very irritating. Whether it is shortsightedness, glaucoma, or cataract, the best way to deal with a disturbed vision is getting your eye checked by an experienced ophthalmologist. The ophthalmologist will provide personalized checkups depending on the type of issue she diagnoses. With ophthalmologists now using state of the art machines to perform eye checkups, you can feel safe knowing that any eye problems will be diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. The following are six of the most common procedures done in eye clinics for maintaining visual health.

Protecting Senior Health in the Time of Coronavirus

05.26.2020 17:45 PM

Although many normal aspects of life are no longer available during the coronavirus pandemic, including such mundane things as riding an elevator, you can still enjoy a full life.

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