Study Reveals When’s the Right Time to Test for COVID-19 Antibody for More Accurate Results

Medicine & Technology Jun 25, 2020

Timing is critical when it comes to performing antibody tests for COVID-19. According to experts, three to four weeks after having the coronavirus infection is the only safe period for testing; otherwise, the results would be inaccurate. Click the link above to learn more.

50-Year-Old Theory Proven: Extraterrestrial Life Forms Can Harness Blackholes

Jun 25, 2020

In a recent study, researchers have proven a 50-year-old theory saying that extraterrestrial life forms could control black holes. Using a sound model, the scientists have proven Dr. Yakov Zel'dovich's theory to be correct. Click the link above to learn more.

World War II, Cancer, and Coronavirus Have Nothing on Indiana Woman Who Celebrates 100th Birthday Conquering All Three

Jun 25, 2020

Leora Martin, a resident of an assisted-living facility in Indiana, just celebrated her 100th birthday last June 13, 2020. All through her life, adversity had always been her companion. She's lived through World War II, survived cancer and pneumonia, and the latest hurdle - she successfully triumphed over is COVID-19.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease: Virus Affecting Bunnies Detected in Utah

Jun 25, 2020

Sanpete County in Utah has seen its first case of rabbit hemorrhagic disease. The illness is a highly contagious and fatal disease among rabbits. Veterinarians are cautioning Utah bunny owners to practice good biosecurity.

Emergent Nations to Experience 100K+ Tuberculosis Deaths Amid COVID-19 if Health Services Remain Futile: Study

Jun 25, 2020

In a new study, researchers find that the COVID-19 pandemic could naturally increase the global burden of tuberculosis due to delays in diagnosis, treatment, and interruptions to health services. They estimate about 110,000 additional deaths from TB in China, India, and South Africa over the next five years.

Surge in Poultry-Related Salmonella Cases: CDC Urges Precautions When Handling Farm Animals

Jun 24, 2020

The CDC sees an increase in poultry-related cases of salmonella. The agency warns that people take caution when handling backyard farm animals and practice proper hand hygiene to avoid further surges in salmonellosis.

Cyberbullies are Victims of PTSD Too, UK Study Claims

Jun 24, 2020

Researchers have found that people who engage in cyberbullying are victims themselves of PTSD. The study of more than 2,200 teens in London also found that cyberbullies are not likely to engage in traditional bullying. Click the link above to learn more.

Astrocytes Found Responsible for Nerve Cell Death in Glaucoma

Jun 24, 2020

A new study reveals that astrocytes, the star-shaped glial cells in the CNS, play an essential role in the death of nerve cells in degenerative diseases. The researchers did trials on mice to study the effects of the cell in preventing nerve damage.

Human Egg Freezing and In Vitro Fertilization: The Longer the Wait, the Lower the Positive Outcomes for a Baby

Jun 24, 2020

Researchers from China have found in a recent study that frozen human embryos kept in storage for one to two years are more likely to result in a successful pregnancy than those stored for less than three months. Click the link above to learn more.

UK’s Lake District Is Sprawling With Deadly Cyanobacteria, Environmental Agency Warns

Jun 24, 2020

The Environmental Agency warns that several famous spots in Cumbria's Lake District are now infected with harmful blue-green algae. Also known as cyanobacteria, the organism is said to be potentially fatal for animals and can cause symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting in humans.

Scientists Develop a Device That Monitors Your Health Through Biomarkers in Sweat

Jun 23, 2020

Researchers from Penn State and Xiangtan University have developed a simple device that could detect health biomarkers through sweat. Their sweat patch uses a single valve that could detect pH or glucose in a person's sweat.

Migraine vs COVID-19 Headache: How to Tell Them Apart

Jun 23, 2020

We all get headaches, but how can we tell this time if it's a migraine or a COVID-19-related headache? Health experts explain the difference between the two and share tips on how to cope with them. Click the link above to learn more.

Three-Year-Old Female Giraffe, Gigi, Dies Two Weeks After Settling Into Sydney Zoo, Investigation Incited

Jun 23, 2020

Sydney Zoo mourns the loss of its three-year-old female giraffe, Gigi. She died only two weeks after her transfer to the zoo. Officials are now arranging a post-mortem for her death, which could take about three weeks.

The Curious Case of the Man Who Can’t “See” Numbers: Brain Injury Study

Jun 23, 2020

A new study shows how a man with Corticobasal Syndrome struggles with recognizing numbers zero and one. Click the link above to watch videos of their experiments with patient RFS.

Hamsters Protected From COVID-19 With Convalescent Serum; Develops Immunity: Study

Jun 23, 2020

A new study in hamsters reveals that convalescent therapy in treating COVID-19 is effective in the rodents. Additionally, the researchers also found that the animals developed immunity from the coronavirus after the initial infection. Scientists are hopeful that their findings could translate into human studies.