New Version of Omicron COVID-19 Variant Recently Detected; 'Stealth' Variant May Be Harder to Track

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.15.2021 08:27 AM

Scientists have discovered a new version of the Omicron COVID-19 variant that is spreading seven times so far across Canada, Australia, and South Africa.

COVID-19 Face Mask Glows to Tell If You're Positive with the Virus

12.14.2021 05:18 AM

Scientists in Japan are working on a coronavirus-detecting mask that works as a person wears it, identifying infections that might otherwise have been missed.

Cardiovascular Illness Confirmed As Long-COVID Symptoms; Shortness of Breath Found Persistent in Coronavirus Survivors

12.13.2021 23:17 PM

A new study presented at the EuroEcho 2021 revealed the shortness of breath dyspnea is among the persistent symptoms experienced by long-COVID patients.

China Develops Humanized Pigs to Simulate COVID-19 Infection for Future Testing of Vaccines and Drugs

12.09.2021 22:50 PM

Chinese researchers have recently announced the progress in their research in making humanized pigs as models for COVID-19 research to test the efficacy and safety of vaccines and drugs.

Fetal Brain Development Not Affected by Coronavirus Even if Mothers Tested Positive With COVID-19 During Pregnancy

12.06.2021 01:53 AM

A new study confirms that coronavirus does not affect the brain development of fetuses in expectant mothers who tested positive with mild or moderate COVID-19 during pregnancy

Lung Transplant on the Rise: Experts Weigh in Whether to Allocate Scarce Resource to Those Who Chose to Not Get Vaccinated

11.29.2021 00:09 AM

People with severe COVID-19 infection sometimes only have lung transplantation as their option to survive. The rising demand now raises questions on the ethics of allocating the scarce resource to those who chose to not get vaccinated.

Smoking Reduce Signaling Ability of Cytokines That May Lead to Severe COVID-19, Stanford Researchers Found

11.22.2021 23:53 PM

Researchers from Stanford Medicine trace the path of infection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to understand why smoking increases the risk of having a severe case of COVID-19.

Over 10% of COVID-19 Patients Can Develop Eye or Ear Problem, Latest Data Suggests

11.18.2021 06:13 AM

Nearly two decades since the COVID-19 pandemic began and scientists have learned so much of its unusual symptoms, such as its adverse effects on the sense of sight and smell.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Is It Possible for COVID-19 Infection to Spread From Livestock to Humans?

11.15.2021 04:18 AM

The severe acute respiratory syndrome, SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19 infection, is believed to transfer from animals to humans in a process called zoonosis.

Snow Leopards in Lincoln Children's Zoo Died One Month After Testing Positive with Coronavirus

11.15.2021 02:57 AM

One month after testing positive from coronavirus, 3 snow leopards in the Lincoln Children's Zoo died.

UK Confirms First Dog Tested Positive for COVID-19: Experts Explain Mode of Infection, Symptoms to Look For

11.12.2021 22:52 PM

The United Kingdom recently announced its first case of a COVID-19 positive dog who is now recovering at home. So, how are pets getting infected by the virus? Do they display similar symptoms as humans?

Europe Experiencing New Phase of COVID-19 Infections: WHO Warns the Continent Is Now Back at the Epicenter

11.09.2021 23:51 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns about the rising COVID-19 cases and deaths in Europe, wherein over half of the cases worldwide are recorded in the continent.

TAU Researchers Discovered COVID-19 Proteins That Harm Blood Vessels; Information Could Be Used to Develop New Treatment

11.08.2021 21:38 PM

Some COVID-19 patients have suffered from severe vascular damage and physicians were unsure of the mechanism triggering this complication. Now, Tel Aviv University researchers found five coronavirus proteins that are damaging blood vessels.

White-Tailed Deers in Iowa Tested Positive for COVID-19; Human Spit Possible Cause of Transmission

11.06.2021 00:21 AM

A new study shows that the white-tailed deers in Iowa are positive with COVD-19. COVID-19 brought a pandemic that tested modern-day global health measures and scientific advances.

Oxford Scientists Found Gene in South Asian Ancestry That Doubles the Risk of Dying From COVID-19 Complications

11.05.2021 06:04 AM

University of Oxford scientists have pinpointed that the gene LZTFL1 keeps the lungs from fighting off coronavirus, doubling the risk for respiratory failure and death during a COVID-19 infection.

COVID-19 Found to Infect Neurons Through Nose, Passing Blood Barrier and Causing Brain Fogs

11.05.2021 03:13 AM

New studies presented at the Society of Neuroscience suggests that COVID-19 could directly infiltrate the brain and neurons through the nose. Bypassing the blood-barrier could cause undetected coronavirus-affected neuron ciculation, leading to brain fog and other cognitive issues.

New COVID-19 Delta Variant Subtype Confirmed in UK; AY.4.2 More Transmissible

10.20.2021 05:21 AM

United Kingdom's health authorities confirmed the spread of a new COVID-19 delta variant subtype called AY.4.2.

Tuberculosis Spreads Like COVID-19; New Research Shows 90 Percent of TB Bacteria Transmits Through Droplets

10.19.2021 18:54 PM

A new study finding recently showed that as much as 90 percent of tuberculosis bacteria released from an infected individual may be carried in droplets also known as aerosols that are expelled when one breathes out deeply.

Individuals Not Affected by COVID-19 May Have Natural Resistance Encoded in Genes

10.19.2021 07:08 AM

A new study suggests that some people may have been born with genes that could naturally resist COVID-19.

Moderately Ill COVID-19 Patients At Risk For Dangerous Blood Clots But High-Dose Anticoagulant Can Help Prevent Condition

10.12.2021 00:57 AM

Moderate and mild COVID-19 patients are at risk of developing a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism but a high dosage of anticoagulant or blood thinners works to prevent the condition.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Don’t Put Children at Risk for More Severity; Kids More Affected With Alpha Strain

10.12.2021 00:01 AM

A new preprint study recently found that children are not at risk for more severe COVID-19 disease with Delta than earlier severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2 strains.