MEDICINE & HEALTH

Simple Cut Leads to Flesh-eating Bacterial Infection Sending 6-year-old Boy to the OR for Multiple Surgeries

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.05.2020 08:47 AM

Imagine a simple cut turning into a flesh-eating bacteria. Although this might seem like a nightmare for many, this has occurred for some people. One of these cases includes a six-year-old boy who underwent multiple surgeries after contracting necrotizing fasciitis. Click the link above to read the full story.

Confirmed! The West Nile Virus Is Now in Fresno: Here's How to Protect Yourself From the Mosquito Disease

06.05.2020 06:08 AM

Fresno county's health officials have released a report confirming mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus in the area. Officials are warning residents to be alert and to take extra precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

Scientists Develop a New Pill to Stop Allergic Reactions No Matter What Cause Preventing Anaphylaxis Before It Starts

06.04.2020 23:53 PM

Allergies got you down? Not to worry, scientists are on it. A group of researchers from Northwestern University has developed a pill that could prevent allergic reactions from occurring, a first of its kind. Click the link above to learn more.

Childhood Rare Diseases Now Easily Detectable Through 3d Facial Scanning

06.04.2020 23:46 PM

Diagnosing rare childhood diseases has since then been a hardship for physicians as it usually takes years of tests before a definite diagnosis becomes apparent. Scientists now have come up with a new technology using 3D Facial Scanning to allow doctors to quickly and efficiently diagnose patients based on their facial features.

Princeton Researchers Discover 'Poison Arrow' Antibiotic That Resists Immunity

06.04.2020 22:38 PM

Princeton scientists discover a new antibiotic with dual mechanisms they call a 'poisoned arrow.'

Will Custom Orthotics Help my Plantar Fasciitis?

06.04.2020 17:06 PM

If you’re struggling with plantar fasciitis, you may feel like there’s nothing much that you can do to help alleviate the pain. However, custom orthotics can be a simple, non-invasive way that you can find something that works for your pain.

CoolSculpting: The Science Behind Fat Freezing

06.04.2020 16:59 PM

Regardless of how hard you've been working out to get fit, there might be that extra bit of fat that's sticking around.

Caffeine-addicted Pregnant Who Drank Nearly Three Liters of Coke Every Day Found Dead on Her Bed in New Zealand

06.04.2020 14:06 PM

At 15 weeks pregnant, Amy Thorpe had underlying conditions such as epilepsy and depression, later on, died at her home in December 2018.

Scientists Develop Artificial Red Blood Cells That Mimic Natural Ones With Added Extra Abilities

06.04.2020 12:07 PM

Scientists have made synthetic red blood cells possessing all the key features of a natural RBC, which is a first of its kind. These artificial cells were created to mimic the original ones and with a few more provisions.

NZ Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern Promises to End "Period Poverty," Free Pads and Tampons in Schools

06.04.2020 09:20 AM

Pads and tampons will be offered for free in schools across the country to put an end to "Period Poverty." She noted that sanitary supplies are a necessity and not a luxury.

Testicles Can Suffer Damage From Coronavirus Without Actual Infection, Study Says

06.04.2020 05:09 AM

Scientists uncover in new research that coronavirus could damage the testicles even without an actual infection. Previous studies have suggested that testicles could be reservoirs for the virus due to the presence of the protein ACE2, which is known to be where the virus clings.

Updated Autopsy Reveals George Floyd Had Coronavirus: So What Now? How Will It Affect the Investigation?

06.04.2020 02:48 AM

A new detailed autopsy report goes into detail of George Floyd's cause of death. Is coronavirus it?

Bloom Syndrome: Are You a Carrier?

06.04.2020 00:23 AM

Bloom syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects fewer than 300 people worldwide. Of those people, about one-third are of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage.

UK Researchers Run 'Liberate' Trial to Test Ibuprofen as COVID-19 Drug Despite Controversies

06.04.2020 00:06 AM

Amidst controversies surrounding ibuprofen, a group of researchers from the UK, is pushing through with a clinical trial to prove that the drug could be beneficial for coronavirus patients. The trial called Liberate aims to determine if the medication could treat breathing difficulties in patients with COVID-19.

“Forever” Chemicals in Drinking Water Found to Cause Early Menopause, Cancers and Other Health Issues: Study

06.03.2020 22:09 PM

A study reveals that around 110 million Americans are exposed to PFAS chemicals, which could be found in drinking water and can cause premature menopause in women. These chemicals are also known as "forever" chemicals since they do not break down in the body and accumulate over some time. In turn, this could cause negative effects on one's health.

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