Certain COVID-19 Vaccines May Leave People More Vulnerable to HIV, Experts Warn

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.22.2020 14:00 PM

Certain experimental COVID-19 vaccines could lead to an increased risk of HIV infection in vulnerable populations.

How to Celebrate Halloween: 2020 Style

10.20.2020 07:00 AM

Halloween is different this year, but it should not be lonely and boring. Here are some creative ways to celebrate it in 2020 style.

What to Expect: iPhone 12's Launch Date Amidst the Pandemic

10.19.2020 10:00 AM

This years' release of Apple's newest flagship phone, iPhone 12, is unique because it will be released during the pandemic. Here's what to expect.

Hong Kong's Secret For Having Low Rates of COVID-19 Infection

10.18.2020 23:15 PM

Top doctor reveals why Hong Kong has low rates of COVID-19 cases and how their experiences in the 2003 SARS epidemic helped them cope with the current pandemic.

14-Year-Old Wins the Young Scientist Award for COVID-19 Spike Protein Research

10.17.2020 10:50 AM

Eight grader Anika Cebrolu just became America's Top Young Scientists at the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Her work involved identifying a single molecule that binds to the coronavirus spike protein for the development of antiviral drugs.

US Enters Third Wave of COVID-19 As States See a Surge of New Cases

10.17.2020 07:10 AM

The fall COVID-19 surge has arrived in the US. 17 states have seen a record-breaking surge, and no state in the country has seen a decline of cases.

What Are Circuit Breaker Lockdowns?

10.16.2020 07:40 AM

Countries such as Israel, New Zealand, and Singapore have implemented mini-lockdowns in short cycles called circuit breakers. The short period of strict lockdown measures is designed to reduce the number of cases while the government plans new safety measures.

Swine Coronavirus SADS-COV May Be Deadly for Humans as Well

10.15.2020 08:20 AM

The SADS-CoV strain of coronavirus has affected pigs across China since 2016. A new study reveals how the virus can potentially infect human cells.

The Importance of Understanding Superspreading Events & Environments

10.14.2020 23:53 PM

For months, scientists have been gaining more understanding of how infectious coronavirus can be. Contact tracing, droplet experiments, and several other studies have helped determine the importance of superspreading events and the role of super transmitters.

College-Aged White Males in the US Are Less Likely To Wash Their Hands After Sneezing and Coughing, Study

10.14.2020 09:20 AM

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a study shows that white males aged 18 to 14 are the least likely to wash their hands after sneezing or coughing.

25-Year-Old Patient Becomes the First American To Have COVID-19 Reinfection

10.13.2020 08:40 AM

Thus far, there had only been a handful of coronavirus reinfections reported around the world. However, the cases raise many questions about the immune system's response to the virus and how long immunity lasts.

COVID-19 Stopping People With Lung Cancer From Getting Care

10.13.2020 08:20 AM

Experts believe that COVID-19 coughing may have prevented lung cancer patients from seeking care as seen in the decreasing number of referrals ever since the pandemic started.

Thousands of People Worldwide Sign up for COVID-19 Human Challenge Trials

10.12.2020 08:40 AM

Human challenge trials have been a part of developing cures for many diseases over the last century. A UK-based campaign called 1 Day Sooner are asking young people around the world to join the first coronavirus human challenge trials.

China's Response to the Pandemic Puts the Nation in a Post-Covid New Normal

10.11.2020 23:10 PM

Despite worldwide criticism of coronavirus starting in Wuhan, China, experts around the world commend the country's efforts in containing the virus. With China fully reopened again, it is as if the pandemic is "basically non-existent."

People Are Less Likely to Give CPR To Stranger Now Due To COVID-19, Study

10.09.2020 07:50 AM

A new study revealed that people are now less willing to give CPR to strangers in cardiac arrest because of fears of contracting coronavirus.

Getting Rhinovirus Can Build the Immune System's Defenses Against Coronavirus

10.05.2020 08:50 AM

Viral interference is the concept of getting infected with one virus so the immune system will build up defenses against other viruses. Researchers are hoping that exposure to the common cold like rhinovirus may serve as temporary protection against Covid-19.

Neanderthal Gene Increases Risk of Severe COVID-19

10.01.2020 08:00 AM

A new study has found that a genetic variant responsible for increased risks of severe COVID-19 is almost identical to those found in a Neanderthal ancestor from southern Europe.

Here's What You Need to Know About Apple's Face Mask

09.24.2020 22:38 PM

Although Apple is known for its computers and phones, they too like other tech companies have ventured into making their own face mask for their employees.

Japanese Supercomputer Deemed Face Shields Ineffective at Trapping Aerosols

09.22.2020 08:20 AM

The world's fastest supercomputer casts doubt on the effectiveness of face shields in preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused COVID-19.

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Can Block Pain, Opening up Unexpected New Possibilities for Research Into Pain Relief Medication

09.21.2020 21:53 PM

By studying what causes the excitability of nerve cells to change, we can begin to unravel how chronic pain becomes established. This also allows us to design ways to mute this conversation to blunt or stop chronic pain.

Iodine Solution Can Kill Coronavirus in Less Than a Minute, Says Study

09.18.2020 08:50 AM

Samples of coronavirus were tested against three concentrations of iodine and 15 seconds later, the solution completely inactivated the virus.