Carla Simmons

Coronavirus May Not Be a Respiratory Disease After All and that Could Change Everything, a Study Claims

05.29.2020 22:54 PM

New research finds that coronavirus might affect the endothelial cells lining blood vessels, instead of the lungs. Scientists believe that this explains the new symptoms of the disease currently arising. Some of the new symptoms include blood clotting, stroke, purple toes, kidney damage, and encephalitis.

Coronavirus-wise: Faulty COVID-19 Conclusion Possibly Prevented Washington from Being the Next NYC

05.29.2020 07:25 AM

A new study reveals that initial speculation about the source of the first coronavirus case in the US might prove to be erroneous. Nevertheless, this "error" might have saved Washington from becoming NY, as it urged officials to implement early social distancing measures.

Teen Murders Sister by Bashing Her Head with a Hammer Several Times While Sleeping Over Computer Tablet Argument

05.29.2020 05:21 AM

A 15-year old boy in Kazakhstan murders his sister in her sleep using a hammer. What caused him to do such a thing, you might ask? It was because she wanted to borrow his computer tablet for her use in studying. Click the link above to find out more.

Watch: Tragic Video of Oblivious Toddler Playing Next to His Dead Mother Who Collapsed Due to Exhaustion in India's Train Station

05.29.2020 03:19 AM

As COVID-19 badly hits India, millions of Indians are left under terrible living conditions, as many are left jobless, hungry, and stranded. As a consequence, some of them have died, including 35-year-old Arbina Khatoon, who collapsed in a train station in India while trying to get home. Click the link above to watch the harrowing video of her son playing beside her dead body.

Check Out this Fancy Pink and Yellow Moth that Appeared on a Woman's Backyard

05.29.2020 01:00 AM

Imagine suddenly spotting a pretty little pink and yellow creature in your yard. That is exactly what happened to Rebecca Lavoie. As she shared her discovery on social media, her post got about 565K likes. Click the link above to find out more about the captivating moth.

Why Did Homeschool YouTuber Myka Stauffer Give Her Austistic 4-year-old Adopted Son Away? Where is Huxley?

05.28.2020 22:31 PM

YouTuber known for homeschooling topics and mother of four, Myka Stauffer receives backlash from netizens after she gives her adopted autistic 4-year-old son, Huxley, to another family. It has been a three-year journey for Stauffer and her family to adopt Huxley from China, but since finding out that he had autism, the family found itself under too much stress and chaos. Click to read more.

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.

Want to Clean Without Scrubbing? Scientists Develop a Self-Cleaning Laser-Structured Aluminum that does the Trick

05.28.2020 07:51 AM

Dresden researchers have formed a laser-processed aluminum plate that could pick up dirt particles as it rolls on the surface. Scientists believe that this technology could aid several industrial branches such as aircraft construction, the automotive sector, the food industry.

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.

Lost for 19 Days: Two Young New Zealand Hikers Shared how they Survived in the Wilderness

05.28.2020 03:41 AM

Two experienced hikers get lost in the woods at Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, on the South Island of New Zealand on May 9, 2020. They spend 19 days lost in the woods, enduring injuries until they were finally rescued by helicopter.

A Repeat of One of the Biggest Extinctions Caused by Ozone Layer Erosion 359M Years Ago Possible, Warn Scientists

05.27.2020 22:18 PM

New research reveals that UV radiation played an important part in previous mass extinction episodes. Scientists warn that due to continuous global warming, a similar episode could occur and affect life on Earth and cause mass destruction. Click the link above to learn more.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Astronomers Discover a New Doughnut-Shaped Galaxy 11 Billion Light Years Away

05.26.2020 04:47 AM

New research reveals the discovery of a new galaxy 11 billion light-years away from our solar system. The new galaxy is named R5519, but many call it the 'cosmic ring of fire' due to its ability to produce stars faster than the Milky Way. Click the link above to learn more.

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.

Scientists Discover New Sexual Hormone that Could Offer Better Fertility Treatments

05.25.2020 23:40 PM

Scientists have discovered new sex hormones in zebrafish. According to the researchers, the new study could shed light on providing better fertility treatments for humans in the future. Click the link above to read more.

WHO Stops Hydroxychloroquine Coronavirus Trials: How the 'Game Changer' Turned into Possible Danger

05.25.2020 22:12 PM

The World Health Organization is temporarily putting a hold on clinical trials for the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine. This decision was after studies showed that the drug potentially caused heart problems and even death. Click the link above to learn more.

Researchers Develop Breakthrough Electroceutical Fabric that Zaps Coronavirus Upon Contact

05.25.2020 07:59 AM

Researchers from the Indiana University released a study involving an 'electroceutical' fabric designed to eliminate the coronavirus upon contact. Imagine using this technology on surfaces in hospitals, offices, schools, homes, and other places. Click the link above to learn more.

The Show Must Go On: New Zealand Prime Minister Carries on with Live Interview During an Earthquake

05.25.2020 00:22 AM

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake suddenly shook the studio on Monday morning while NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had a live television interview. She interrupted the host on the other line and told him how objects were shaking behind her. The quake ended after a few short minutes.

Positive COVID-19 Test Doesn't Automatically Equate to Virulence; 11 Days After Illness Renders Uninfectious, Singapore Study Reveals

05.24.2020 23:05 PM

Researchers from Singapore say that there is no need to worry if you test positive for coronavirus after 11 days of illness. A new study reveals that a positive test doesn't equate to a person still being infectious, but could indicate that an infection was once present.

Faulty Ventilators that Caused Fires in Russia Reach NY and NJ Without FDA's Approval; Officials in Hot Water

05.23.2020 04:44 AM

45 Russian Aventa-M ventilators were shipped to the US and distributed to New York and New Jersey without having passed through the FDA. This raises concerns as the same model of ventilators are being blamed for starting fires in hospitals that killed six people. Click the link above to read more.

Corals Emit Own Display of Colorful 'Sunscreen' to Fight Back Against Bleaching

05.23.2020 00:55 AM

WATCH! A new study reveals that some corals use an active sunscreen layer in the form of a colorful display that comes from unique pigments to attract algae. Click the link above to learn more and watch a video depicting the coral reefs.

Can Coronavirus Affect Babies in Uterus? New Study Suggests it Could

05.22.2020 22:07 PM

A new study reveals that the coronavirus can affect pregnant women's placenta and could possibly be a cause for complications during and after pregnancy. Although the authors believe that data is still limited to jump into conclusions, they advise pregnant mothers to take extra caution regarding their pregnancies.

Supermarket Chain Withdraws Popular Times Table Placemat from Shelves After Autistic Boy Points Out Awkward Miscalculation

05.22.2020 07:34 AM

A 4-year-old autistic boy obsessed with numbers spots an embarrassing mistake in one of the items sold by Aldi. A multiplication table placemat that said '12x12=60' was pulled out of inventory in 500 Australian stores due to the clever boy's discovery.

Aspirin Could Prevent Preeclampsia but 50% of Pregnant Women at Risk Miss Out on this Drug: Study

05.22.2020 04:56 AM

Many experts find that low dose aspirin can significantly prevent preeclampsia, a condition involving high blood pressure, in pregnant women. Obstetrician, Joanna Girling, contends that the many are missing out since the drug isn't made available for pregnant women at risk since it isn't officially marketed for that purpose. Click the link to read more.

Repeating the "F" Word Could Increase Pain Tolerance, Ice Water Experiment Reveals

05.22.2020 03:24 AM

Are you someone who curses a lot? Scientists have found that using curse words can help increase a person's pain tolerance. Click the link above to learn more.