MEDICINE & HEALTH

Can Coronavirus Affect Babies in Uterus? New Study Suggests it Could

A new study reveals that the coronavirus can affect pregnant women's placenta and could possibly be a cause for complications during and after pregnancy. Although the authors believe that data is still limited to jump into conclusions, they advise pregnant mothers to take extra caution regarding their pregnancies.
Med School and Mental Health: Staying Sane While Succeeding

Med School and Mental Health: Staying Sane While Succeeding

Medical school is notoriously challenging. Learning the complexities of the human body from head to toe, studying day in and day out, preparing for and going on rounds, and finally taking licensing exams takes time and perseverance to do successfully. It may be an overgeneralization that medical students don’t have time for anything besides med school, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t at least partially true. Maintaining mental health throughout the course of medical school plays a big role in the success of many physicians-to-be. Finding a balance between taking care of patients and taking care of oneself is essential. It is definitely possible, as proven by the thousands of medical students and doctors who are doing what they love and maintaining a balance. Cultivating good, sustainable habits starting in medical school (or even before) will put you on a path to minimum burnout and maximum success. Some of these habits include:

Study Suggests Alpha Blocker Drugs can Prevent COVID-19's 'Cytokine Storm'

Scientists from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine are recruiting participants for their clinical trial involving prazosin, an alpha-blocker drug, to be used in the treatment of mild to moderate cases of coronavirus in patients. They are hopeful that if the drug proves to be safe and effective for use, it could help numerous people recover safely from home.

Want to Get Slim? Scientists Just Discovered the 'Thinness Gene'!

Have you ever thought to yourself how unfair it is that some people eat whatever and how much they want without packing on the pounds? In a new study, scientists have determined that some people carry the 'thinness gene', also known as ALK. Click the link above to find out more.

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