MEDICINE & HEALTH

Horrific Waterslide Mishap Left Teacher Paralyzed in a Split Second

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.28.2020 10:50 AM

Valerie Feske, a Georgian Teacher, falls off an inflatable waterslide on Memorial Day, resulting in a serious spinal cord injury. This also triggers her friends and family creating Val's Village for help and support.

Breast Cancer Patients Treated at Early Stage Twice Likely to Die From An Aggressive Form 20 Years Later: Study

05.28.2020 10:14 AM

Researchers have found that women who receive early treatment for breast cancer are more likely to develop the disease twice as much and also die from an aggressive form of the illness later on. Click the link above to learn more.

Writer Desperate for an Insomnia Cure Tries Hypnotherapy via Zoom During Lockdown: Here's How it Works

05.28.2020 06:53 AM

After developing insomnia during the lockdown in the UK, Flic Everett, writer for The Daily Mail tries out hypnotherapy via Zoom.

COVID-19 Survivors Develop Neutralizing Antibodies but Might not be Enough to Block Reinfection: Study

05.28.2020 06:43 AM

A new study conducted by researchers from Rockefeller University reveals that every person who's ever had an infection of the coronavirus develops neutralizing antibodies. However, they also found that these antibodies might not be enough to prevent a second infection. Click the link above to learn more.

Scientists Uncover Genes that are Key to Health and Survival: Parkinson's Disease as a Case in Point

05.27.2020 23:06 PM

Genetic studies determine gene variations and mutations which can be 'turned off' for health and survival.

Stanford University Scientists Accused of 'Panic Science' as their COVID-19 Study Spread Inaccurate Implications

05.27.2020 11:35 AM

Stanford University study is under investigation after accusations of spreading 'panic science' with inaccurate implications of COVID-19 infection rates.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Volunteer Suffered 'Severe Adverse Reaction'

05.27.2020 10:11 AM

Ian Haydon was among the three volunteers given the highest dose of the candidate vaccine from Moderna Therapeutics. He had adverse reactions, while another was given a lower dose and developed a rash.

Montefiore-Einstein Collab for Trials of Remdesivir-Baricitinib Combo as COVID-19 Cure

05.27.2020 07:23 AM

Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have begun with ACTT 2, a clinical trial using the drug combination remdesivir and baricitinib to treat patients with COVID-19. Researchers are hoping the new drug combo would reduce COVID-19-related inflammation and provide better recovery outcomes for coronavirus patients.

Study Reveals Finger Size May Indicate Men’s Chances of Surviving Coronavirus

05.27.2020 06:34 AM

Scientists unveil new data concluding that ring finger and index finger ratios, indicated by testosterone levels, can be a biomarker for male COVID-19 susceptibility.

Loyal Dog Waits for Owner Who Died of COVID-19 for three Months at Wuhan Hospital

05.27.2020 05:55 AM

A seven-year-old male mongrel has been waiting for his owner after the latter was hospitalized at Wuhan Taikang Hospital in Hubei Province due to COVID-19.

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

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

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