MEDICINE & HEALTH

Vitamin K Found in Some Cheeses Could Help Fight Covid-19, Study Suggests

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.06.2020 00:45 AM

Scientists claim that Vitamin K could help prevent COVID-19. The vitamin can be found naturally in some cheeses, spinach, and eggs. Click the link above to learn more.

Would You Gargle Bleach? 39% of Surveyed Americans Have Engaged in Risky Cleaning Habits

06.06.2020 00:34 AM

Americans are cleaning their homes more frequently because of coronavirus, yet not all quite know the proper and safe way to use cleaning chemicals. 39% of surveyed participants were found to have risky cleaning habits.

Scientists Discover a New Disease That Could Be the Key to Better Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis

06.05.2020 23:38 PM

European scientists have discovered a new disease that could pave a way to provide better treatment for cystic fibrosis patients. The researchers are now looking at studying TMEM16A inhibitors as a drug candidate for patients suffering from the disease.

Two Prominent Studies on Hydroxychloroquine Are Retracted Amid Backlash Due to Questionable Data

06.05.2020 19:05 PM

The Lancet and New England Journal of Medicine, both reputable science journals have retracted the study about hydroxychloroquine's safety on patients taking it, after questions in data.

Spanish Adult Film Actor Arrested After Photographer Dies in Toad-venom Ritual

06.05.2020 09:45 AM

The 'mystic ritual' took place at Vidal's home wherein Jose Luis Abad used a pipe to inhale the substance secreted from the glands of the bufo alvarius, an endangered North American toad.

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

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.

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