New Study Offers Insight on the Elderly's Susceptibility to COVID-19

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.19.2020 00:05 AM

Genes that play an important role in SARS-CoV-2 invading heart cells reportedly grow more active as people age older, new research reveals.

Two New Fungus Species Named After the Coronavirus Pandemic

08.18.2020 08:49 AM

From a racehorse named Wearamask to people named "Covid" and "Corona," the scientific community has come up with its own nod to the global coronavirus pandemic - naming two new species of fungi after the disease.

Why Are Some People in Denial With the Realities of COVID-19?

08.17.2020 05:26 AM

In times of need, people manifest different types of coping mechanisms, such as denial and rationalization. During this pandemic, they show it by refusing to wear masks and attending large gatherings.

Dietary Nitrate Can Help Improve Condition of COVID-19 Patients

08.17.2020 05:00 AM

Scientists discover how nitrate helps strengthen lung muscles and improve oxygen circulation. The elderly, those with severe cases, and other high-risk groups with coronavirus may be able to cope better with dietary nitrate.

COVID Update: New Zealand Reports 13 New Cases, Total Now 69

08.16.2020 06:00 AM

Shortly after the re-emergence of COVID-19 in New Zealand, local health authorities reported 13 new cases of the highly contagious disease - 12 also in the town of Auckland and a returning traveler now in quarantine.

COVID-19 Traced to Chinese Miners Back in 2012, According to a New Report

08.16.2020 06:00 AM

The coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, might actually be older - with the disease originating not at a Wuhan wet market last year, but from a mine shaft back in 2012 - according to a new study.

Frozen Foods: Do They Help Spread COVID-19?

08.14.2020 08:11 AM

New Zealand and China suspected that their new cases of coronavirus may have come from imported frozen foods. But do these goods really help spread coronavirus? Here's what experts have to say.

A New COVID-19 Contact-Tracing App Tested in England, Supported by the Apple-Google Framework

08.13.2020 10:22 AM

A new COVID-19 contact tracing app, designed by both Apple and Google, has started its trial phase in England, multiple sources report.

Conspiracy Theories, Rumors, and Fake News Killed More than 800 People During the Pandemic, Study

08.13.2020 08:20 AM

The coronavirus pandemic is not the only thing that is killing people nowadays, says a new study that identified infodemic as another reason for more than 800 deaths.

Coronavirus May Have Spread to New Zealand Through Frozen Food Packaging, Experts Say

08.12.2020 23:04 PM

Over 100 days later of being a COVID-free country, New Zealand once again recorded new cases which health experts believe came from contaminated frozen food packaging.

AeroNabs: A Novel Protection Against COVID

08.12.2020 08:20 AM

A new synthetic and inhalable substance is the next promising cure against COVID-19, reported in the latest bioRxiv Tuesday, August 11.

Traces of Lung Damage Found in Asymptomatic People

08.11.2020 23:47 PM

Researchers know very little about how coronavirus affects those who are asymptomatic. Lung and heart CT scans have revealed traces of inflammation.

To Change Coronavirus Behaviors, Think Like a Marketer

08.11.2020 15:00 PM

COVID-19 has been a humbling experience. From a frayed pandemic early-warning system to a shortage of personal protective equipment for front-line workers, public health experts have been playing catch up.

Coronavirus Reemerges in New Zealand, Ending Its 102-Day Streak

08.11.2020 09:30 AM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Tuesday, August 11, that authorities have found four new coronavirus cases, ending the country's 102-day streak of stamping the virus out.

WATCH: Simple Experiment Reveals the Best Face Mask Against Droplets

08.10.2020 08:00 AM

In the search for the best face mask to shield you against droplets, there is a simple test according to a new proof-of-concept devised by scientists.

New Zealand Has Completed 100 Days Free From Coronavirus

08.09.2020 06:20 AM

New Zealand achieves 100 days without any recorded community transmission cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, August 9.

COVID-19 Long-Haulers May Be Suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

08.08.2020 07:30 AM

Experts worry that many long-haulers may be diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Researchers are collaborating to keep track of COVID-19 patients and to understand the conditions post the viral disease.

COVID 19: Pfizer Teams up With Gilead to Manufacture Remdesivir

08.07.2020 22:16 PM

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has signed a multi-year deal with Gilead Sciences Inc., to boost the production of its investigational antiviral remdesivir, a potential drug against COVID-19.

Internal Medicine Specialist Shares Concerns Over COVID-19 Vaccines

08.07.2020 07:00 AM

The FDA 'Fast Track' designation may not be as safe as people may believe, warns a medical expert. The cost the people may be paying for vaccines may be a permanent alternation in their DNA.

Coronavirus: How Do Airlines Disinfect Airplanes Today?

08.05.2020 09:40 AM

Airlines around the world are fine-tuning their cleaning procedures to make sure the safety of their passengers from contracting the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Estrogen May Protect Women From COVID-19

08.05.2020 06:20 AM

A new study shows post-menopausal women were more likely to report severe coronavirus, while women who were taking contraceptive pills were less at risk.