MEDICINE & HEALTH

Cortisol: Steroid Hormone May Mean Higher Risk of COVID-19 Infection

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.19.2020 00:39 AM

Medical experts linked cortisol levels to risk of COVID-19 infection and the poor outcomes, including mortality, the hormone adds to the illness.

Potentially Life-Saving COVID-19 Inhaler Using Synairgen Drug to Carry Out Nationwide Trials in the UK

06.18.2020 22:11 PM

Researchers from the University of Southampton will be rolling out nationwide trails of their coronavirus inhaler together with Synairgen's SNG-001 drug to combat early symptoms of COVID-19. Scientists are hoping that their approach would offer immediate treatment to patients at home without the need of going to hospitals.

Dexamethasone: 69-Year-Old COVID-19 Survivor Claims the Wonder Drug Saved His Life

06.18.2020 21:05 PM

Peter Herring, 69, from Ely in Cambridgeshire, volunteered to take part in a new drug trial and was offered dexamethasone.

52-Year-Old Man Is Beijing’s Patient Zero in the New Wave of Coronavirus Cases in China

06.18.2020 13:22 PM

Chinese media named a 52-year-old man who bought fish in a massive seafood market because his children wanted to eat fish.

Scientists Answer the Question: What if Every Virus Disappeared?

06.18.2020 08:14 AM

Specific viruses help keep planet Earth balanced, such as phages, and can even be used for treatment against harmful pathogens types.

How to Live to 100: Scientists Unveil New Secrets in a Study [Hint: It’s Not About Genes or Healthy Lifestyle]

06.18.2020 06:16 AM

Scientists determine other factors leading to long life, not just genetics or genetic mutations. One important discovery is socioeconomic status.

Introducing Pokémon Smile App: Dental Health and Hygiene Made Fun With Kids’ Favorite Pocket Monsters

06.18.2020 05:50 AM

Pokemon's new app release, Pokemon Smile, focuses on dental health and hygiene. In the apps, kids get to unlock new Pokemon and save them from cavity-causing bacteria by brushing their teeth. Click the link above to watch a trailer of the app.

Beijing Coronavirus Second Wave Origin Baffled Experts: All the Bizaare Theories Including the Fish 'Salmon' Explored

06.18.2020 05:37 AM

The second wave of COVID-19 in Beijing was traced to a public market, yet authorities still don't know how the virus arrived after two months of no new reported cases.

[BREAKTHROUGH] Scientists Discover a Particular Protein That Could Calm the Brain

06.18.2020 01:50 AM

Scientists gain insight on a brain protein responsible for the body's calm, showing promising results for future neuropsychological therapies.

Scientists Finally Eliminated Vaccine-Enhanced Disease in Pneumonia-Causing Pathogen Using Cytokines!

06.17.2020 22:51 PM

Scientists have made a breakthrough discovery in the field of vaccine development. The new study claims that the researchers have identified and eliminated the cause of Vaccine-enhanced Disease in Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

COVID-19 Pandemic: How Accurate Are The At-home COVID-19 Test Kits?

06.17.2020 15:51 PM

As the novel COVID-19 contagion remains a threat and testing remains a top priority, the demand for at-home testing kits continues to surge.

UV Light Degrades 96% of Coronavirus in a Matter of 3 Seconds, Says Signify

06.17.2020 11:54 AM

Researchers from Boston University said that the UV light made by Signify could "degrade" coronavirus in a laboratory setting in a matter of few seconds.

The Science of Mind and Soul Connection of Praying; Can It Really Help Our Well-Being?

06.17.2020 10:08 AM

The psychological benefits that people get when praying include reduced aggression and anger, and fosters calm, control, and support.

Anti-Hepatitis C Defense System Used to Treat COVID-19, Scientists Say

06.17.2020 08:08 AM

Scientists believe that a genetic analysis of the immune system's defense mechanism against hepatitis C can be used for coronavirus vaccine development.

First-of-Its-Kind Antisense Drug May Become Novel Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

06.17.2020 06:21 AM

There is no cure for fatty liver disease and has affected millions without an FDA-approved drug. A new study reveals an antisense inhibitor leading to significant results.

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