MEDICINE & HEALTH

Long Life: Here's How to Extend Your Lifespan According to Science

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.10.2020 23:15 PM

New research published by scientists from the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences may have the pathway to extending the lifespan of humans.

Is Kazakhstan's 'Mysterious' Pneumonia Outbreak Related to Coronavirus? Officials Deny It

07.10.2020 21:54 PM

Kazakhstan denies allegations by the Chinese embassy saying the nation is experiencing outbreaks of 'unknown pneumonia.' Some say officials might be misdiagnosing COVID-19 with pneumonia to lower its tally of cases.

How Does Mobile Devices Affect Children's Brains? New Study Suggests No Association Between Them

07.10.2020 08:45 AM

More than 2,500 Dutch children became part of the first epidemiological study to explore the relationship of the brain and the different doses of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) to see the association between mobile device use and brain volume among children.

Salmonella in the Gut May Cause Neurological Diseases Like Parkinson’s

07.10.2020 05:58 AM

Salmonella is found to infect the gut with the same protein that causes neurological disorders like Parkinson's as well as harmful autoimmunity.

Is Sterilizing Your N95 Masks in the Microwave Effective? Here’s How You Do It

07.10.2020 05:56 AM

A new study by the American Society for Microbiology offers a new decontamination method that is easily accessible and affordable: they recommended using a microwave.

More Cases of 'Broken Heart Syndrome' Recorded During Coronavirus Pandemic

07.10.2020 03:09 AM

Doctors at an Ohio hospital have reported that incidents of 'broken heart syndrome,' or the stress cardiomyopathy, have increased during the pandemic. Doctors believe that it reflects a temporary weakness in the heart due to the surge of stress hormones.

A Suppressor Gene is Found to Protect the Brain from Alzheimer's Disease

07.09.2020 22:54 PM

While observing brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, researchers discover a suppressor gene and develop a new rapid drug-screening system for treatment.

[COVID-19 Update] WHO Counters Initial Claim: Coronavirus Can Be Spread Airborne Indoors

07.09.2020 22:15 PM

The World Health Organization now recognizes that the coronavirus can be transmitted through airborne transmission. It has updated its recommendations by advising people to avoid crowded places and to make sure buildings have proper ventilation systems.

Asymptomatic and Presymptomatic People Cause the Most Coronavirus Infections

07.09.2020 08:48 AM

A study concluded that a majority of coronavirus infections are silent transmissions from asymptomatic/presymptomatic individuals. The WHO are being asked to update their coronavirus guidelines for airborne transmissions.

Psychologists Say That Therapy for Depression Is More Effective Online Than In-Person

07.09.2020 07:11 AM

The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy through online ways debunk psychotherapy perceptions that have been commonly accepted.

Guillain-Barre Syndrome and COVID-19: What Connects Them Together?

07.09.2020 06:37 AM

Scientists are looking at the connection between COVID-19 and a neurological condition called Guillain-Barre Syndrome. This hasn't been the first time the syndrome has been linked to pandemics, and experts are trying to find out why.

Twins Conjoined Successfully Separated After an 18-Hour Operation

07.09.2020 04:55 AM

A pair of conjoined two-year-old girls were successfully operated in a Vatican hospital after an 18-hour long surgery.

Horseshoe Crabs and Their Blue Blood: The Role They Play in Developing the Coronavirus Vaccine

07.09.2020 04:11 AM

For years, a horseshoe crab's blood has been used for developing new vaccines and medications. Experts are worried that the crab's population might be at risk due to numerous testings, particularly now with the coronavirus pandemic.

Children Witnessing Domestic Violence Need Proper Intervention for PTSD

07.09.2020 02:31 AM

Organizations work together to immediately screen children for PTSD after witnessing violent crimes. Proper intervention and mental health care are available for those who have seen intimate partner violence.

New Way to Resolve Inflammation on Severe Coronavirus Cases; Will This Be Effective?

07.09.2020 02:09 AM

COVID-19 patients with severe cases often suffer from organ damage and sometimes death. But a team of scientists has proposed a novel way of limiting organ damage to improve outcomes for severe cases of the disease.

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