MEDICINE & HEALTHIn the time of coronavirus, people should be mindful of the household items they use every day. They can potentially turn into germ breeding spots if not given enough attention. There is no better timing to do a general house cleaning other than when everyone is at home on quarantine.
Data scientists suggest that Google search trends can be indicative of COVID-19 symptoms. According to Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, the number of Google searches on "loss of smell" and "eye pain" were at par with the number of existing coronavirus cases.
Boredom can be good for people as it increases positive acts and engages in meaningful activities. (Photo : Pixabay)Photo of a bored man If the lockdowns and community quarantine are making you bored because you cannot do the usual things you do, then do not despair, for boredom could be good for you, according to a study.
Coronavirus has an 'Achille's Heel' and scientists have discovered it. This breakthrough discovery can potentially aid in formulating a cure to the coronavirus. Closely similar to the SARS virus, antibodies show that the treatment approach to curing SARS could also be used in treating COVID-19.
A 104-year-old refuses to go down from two different pandemics 100 years apart! The Spanish Flu and coronavirus survivor shows that age is just a number.
A new study shows that coronavirus can remain for seven days on the outer layer of face masks. (Photo : pexels)Woman wearing white face masks According to a new study by researchers from the University of Hongkong, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes the COVID-19 can remain to the outer layer of a face mask for a week and stays on stainless steel and plastic surfaces for up to four days.
Antimalarial medication 'Hydroxychloroquine' or 'Chloroquine' is now being administered to coronavirus patients in the U.S. even as new evidence shows it does only much.
Engineers from Rice University develop a ventilator that can be mass-produced for less than $300! (Photo : Twitter)Rice University Engineers MacGyver an Inexpensive Ventilator for Coronavirus Patients As the world continues to battle the deadly coronavirus, one of the most valuable weapons that have been difficult to get a hold of is a ventilator.
Cancer patients are in limbo as surgery and treatment are reduced to cope with the COVID-19 crisis. (Photo : pexels)A surgeon inside the operating room Doctors have warned that many cancer patients nowadays are not receiving vital care as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.