MEDICINE & HEALTH

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

MEDICINE & HEALTH 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.

Scientists Establish How Dopamine ‘Tunes’ the Brain

06.24.2020 05:18 AM

New research analyzes how the brain processes further information in novel situations and a sense of reality, which is distorted for patients with psychosis. Scientists relate brain activity in a learning environment to the messenger chemical dopamine.

Human Egg Freezing and In Vitro Fertilization: The Longer the Wait, the Lower the Positive Outcomes for a Baby

06.24.2020 03:56 AM

Researchers from China have found in a recent study that frozen human embryos kept in storage for one to two years are more likely to result in a successful pregnancy than those stored for less than three months. Click the link above to learn more.

Scientists Develop a Device That Monitors Your Health Through Biomarkers in Sweat

06.23.2020 23:36 PM

Researchers from Penn State and Xiangtan University have developed a simple device that could detect health biomarkers through sweat. Their sweat patch uses a single valve that could detect pH or glucose in a person's sweat.

Buy Cheaper Life Insurance by Comparing Life Insurance Policies

06.23.2020 18:24 PM

A life insurance policy is an insurance contract that caters for your dependents by paying out a large sum of money. This occurs when the policyholder is diagnosed with a terminal illness or passes away during the contract period. The aim of this policy is to provide for your relatives when you are no more, ensuring financial security and peace of mind during the most difficult moments. Most people are becoming aware of the importance and benefits of owning life insurance. A 2018 report by S&P Global Market Intelligence shows that the life/annuity insurance industry is worth $37.9 billion (after taxes).

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