Scientists Uses Fitbit Data to Distinguish COVID-19 from Common Flu

TECH & INNOVATION 12.22.2020 19:00 PM

Fitbit is now among the companies working on wearable technologies that can potentially help with COVID-19 detection.

There is Still a Lack of PPEs in the Hospitals in the Us

12.21.2020 17:00 PM

Despite the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, hospitals have still found themselves in a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPEs)

COVID-19 Pandemic Made Children to Regress, Experts Say; Here's What Parents Should Do

12.20.2020 20:00 PM

Some children have regressed due to COVID-19-related school closures and restrictions. Here's what should parents do!

More Newborns Have Detectable Levels of COVID-19 Antibodies

12.19.2020 08:00 AM

A Singaporean study suggests that more newborns have detectable levels of COVID-19 antibodies, but doctors are unsure yet of the type of protection it has and how long it will last.

COVID-19 May Cause Devastation Only to Some Due to Autoimmune Diseases, Experts Say

12.18.2020 19:00 PM

Autoimmunity may explain how COVID-19 inflicts such widespread and unpredictable damage to some people.

Growing Evidence Suggest COVID-19 Causes Harm to Brain Functions

12.18.2020 14:00 PM

Specialized scanning furthers understanding of the COVID-19's potential effects on the brain. Although it is mainly a respiratory condition, research has also been identified to directly show that COVID-19 enters the brain.

Absence of COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Plan Could Shake Public Trust

12.18.2020 07:00 AM

Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine would be a logistical nightmare, according to experts. It appears like the long search for a vaccine that will potentially stop the epidemic is coming to an end.

Can Plasma Help Prevent COVID-19 Symptoms? Here's What Experts Say

12.17.2020 19:00 PM

Studies suggest that blood plasma is the most effective treatment for avoiding COVID-19 and other serious diseases.

Scientists Investigate Newly-Discovered Coronavirus Strain in the UK

12.17.2020 08:00 AM

Scientists in the United Kingdom are currently evaluating a new coronavirus variant to find out if it adds to faster transmission of COVID-19 in some parts of the country.

COVID-19 Pandemic Renewed Interest in Gardening and the Outdoors

12.17.2020 07:00 AM

Some plant lovers are now engaged in community gardens where they work in timed shifts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discharged COVID-19 Patients Are up To 60% More Likely To Get Sick Again in 10 Days

12.16.2020 18:00 PM

Researchers set out to measure readmission rates, reasons for readmission, and rate of death after hospital discharge among COVID-19 patients.

Children's Adaptive Immune System Seems Key to Beating COVID-19

12.16.2020 07:00 AM

Children's “innate” immune response targets unrecognized invaders, including Covid-19. Why is COVID-19 impacting adolescents less seriously than adults? How come the overwhelming majority of kids do not get infected with this strain of coronavirus? And when and how are kids able to combat coronavirus with seemingly ease and efficiency? Kids respond quickly to different viruses An explanation for the relative good fortune of children is indicated in a research comparing the immune reaction of children with that of adults.

Wrong Mask Can Be Worse Than No Mask, New Airflow Study Says

12.16.2020 04:00 AM

Every mask matters. Here's how masks affect airflow and protection effectiveness. As the number of novel cases of coronavirus continues to escalate nationally, numerous public health professionals and physicians have kept the repeated message simple: Wearing face masks helps people.

Sixth-Graders in Maine Turn Their COVID Experience Into a Science Experiment

12.15.2020 19:00 PM

A sixth-grader from Hampden, Maine, designed his own science experiment to answer questions about COVID-19's effect on his classmate's ability to taste foods.

Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Stopped Due to HIV Diagnostic Complication

12.15.2020 10:55 AM

Participants in the Australian COVID-19 vaccine phase 1 trial received ‘false positive’ HIV tests.

New COVID Study Shows Arthritis Drug, Baricitinib, Reduces Recovery Time for Adults

12.14.2020 21:00 PM

Hospitalized adults treated with an arthritis drug called baricitinib, in addition to COVID treatment programs, are found to recover faster, even in more serious cases of the highly contagious disease.

Discarded Face Masks and PPEs End Up in Oceans

12.14.2020 12:00 PM

A study approximated that more than 120 billion masks and over 60 billion plastic-containing gloves are used worldwide every month, with a substantial portion ending up in the oceans of the world.

FDA Outlines Other Possible Side Effects of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

12.14.2020 11:00 AM

Young participants experienced side effects with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which lasts for a day or two.

Global Emissions Drop by 7%, But Climate Change Experts Advise Not To Celebrate Just Yet

12.12.2020 20:00 PM

Global emissions are expected to drop by roughly seven percent this year compared to what was recorded in 2019. That's equivalent to roughly 2.4 billion tons of carbon dioxide.

Louisville Zoo’s NeCee is the Latest Large Cat Confirmed to Have Coronavirus

12.12.2020 08:00 AM

NeeCee, a five-year-old female snow leopard at the Louisville Zoo, has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, a type of coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in humans.

Inhaled Vaccines Show Effectiveness in Strengthening Immune Response in Mice, Primates

12.11.2020 21:00 PM

The research findings propose that a safe and efficient delivery system of the lung could someday be employed for vaccines and other treatments against respiratory illnesses.