MEDICINE & HEALTH

Problematic Alcoholics Share 29 Distinct Genes That Explain Drinking Behaviors: Study

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.27.2020 05:45 AM

A meta-analysis of genetic data on 435,000 Europeans revealed 19 new independent genetic risk factors and confirmed 10 risk factors from previous research on problematic alcohol use that was shared by alcoholic people.

Oxford Clinical Trials of Hydroxychloroquine to Push Through Despite WHO's Order to Stop

05.27.2020 05:08 AM

The WHO announced on Monday the suspension of trials involving the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine. However, an Oxford trial claims to be continuing despite the organization's previous order. Click the link above to learn more.

New Study Reveals Cloth Masks can Obstruct up to 99% of Particles; Experts say it can Stop the Spread of COVID-19

05.27.2020 02:15 AM

Are you interested in making your own homemade face masks for protection against COVID-19? Go ahead; just make sure you use cotton and add up to three layers. A new study finds that cotton masks can block up to 99% of particles and can prevent the spread of coronavirus.

BREAKTHROUGH! Scientists Discover Particular Protein that Could Block Cancer Growth

05.27.2020 01:02 AM

Scientists in the University of Copenhagen have new information on a protein, PP2A, and how it can inhibit tumor grown in mice

COVID-Free Samoa has a Beauty Queen to Thank For: She Also Leads Her Country in its Fight Against Recent Measles Outbreak

05.27.2020 00:59 AM

Brains, beauty, and compassion are the qualities that make up Samoa's reigning beauty queen, Fonoifafo Mcfarland-Seumanu. After helping her country fight the measles crisis through vaccination last year, she is now promoting social distancing and staying at home to keep her fellow countrymen safe from COVID-19

Coronavirus is 'Perfectly Adapted' to Infect Humans Raising Suspicions that it's Either Man-Made or A Complete Nuke of Nature: Australian Scientists

05.27.2020 00:10 AM

Australian vaccine expert said that coronavirus has no known animal host and perfectly attaches itself to humans which means that the possibility it was made in a lab cannot be ignored.

WATCH! Imitating Babies will Make them Love You More: Study Reveals

05.27.2020 00:02 AM

Got a baby in your home? Try imitating them and see how they react. Researchers from Lund University have found that babies consider imitating gestures as friendly and respond positively to it. Click the link above to watch a video explaining more.

6 Procedures Every Eye Clinic Should Provide

05.26.2020 23:32 PM

Disturbance in vision is very irritating. Whether it is shortsightedness, glaucoma, or cataract, the best way to deal with a disturbed vision is getting your eye checked by an experienced ophthalmologist. The ophthalmologist will provide personalized checkups depending on the type of issue she diagnoses. With ophthalmologists now using state of the art machines to perform eye checkups, you can feel safe knowing that any eye problems will be diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. The following are six of the most common procedures done in eye clinics for maintaining visual health.

Protecting Senior Health in the Time of Coronavirus

05.26.2020 17:45 PM

Although many normal aspects of life are no longer available during the coronavirus pandemic, including such mundane things as riding an elevator, you can still enjoy a full life.

Will COVID-19 End Scientific Breakthroughs?

05.26.2020 17:40 PM

Before the coronavirus pandemic showed up unpredictably to disrupt the normal flow of our lives, the world of science and technology promised an exciting new world. Everyone in the modern world expected more spectacular innovations, one marvelous invention following another.Will Humanity Survive?

Thailand is Developing a More Affordable and Accessible Coronavirus Vaccine for Southeast Asian Neighbors

05.26.2020 13:51 PM

In developing vaccines, Thai scientists believe that it is not a money issue but its accessibility. Thai scientists are developing a coronavirus vaccine that is cost-effective and accessible to its neighboring countries in Southeast Asia.

China's Bat Woman Warns Coronavirus is Just the 'Tip of the Iceberg': More Virus Outbreaks From Wild Animals Possible

05.26.2020 10:17 AM

Shi Zhengli, a virologist who has extensive experience in studying bats and the viruses they carry, has a warning for people all over the world. China's 'bat woman' says what the world is currently experiencing is merely the 'tip of the iceberg'. Click the link above to find out more.

NONE of the Most Common Coronavirus Mutations has Increased Ability to Spread from One Person to Another, New Study Suggests

05.26.2020 05:13 AM

A new study from the University College London looked at 31 mutations of SARS-CoV-2 and found that some mutations could be harmful to the virus and its ability to spread.

Arthritis Patients Resort to Using Industrial Lubricant Over Fears Ibuprofen Might Worsen Coronavirus

05.26.2020 04:41 AM

Patients with arthritis are scared to take ibuprofen for their joints over fears that the drug might worsen coronavirus symptoms. Instead, some lather their joints up with the industrial lubricant, WD-40.

Is it Wrong to Eat with Chopsticks? Coronavirus May Put an End to Traditional Chinese Eating

05.26.2020 02:19 AM

Government re-attempts to urge Chinese diners in using serving chopsticks, fearing the accelerated spread of coronavirus infection.

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