COVID-19 Side Effect: Virus May Infect, Kill Heart and Muscle Cells

Medicine & Technology Mar 03, 2021

A study reveals possible infection and damage of heart and muscle cells as among the COVID-19 effects. It also proposes that heart damage in patients is not a reaction to an infection but to the virus itself.

7 Cases of the Ebola Virus Confirmed in Guinea

Feb 15, 2021

A leading health official in the West African nation recently said Guinea had entered an "Ebola 'epidemic situation' with seven confirmed cases," including three fatalities.

For Some People, COVID-19 Might Spread Through Eating

Jan 24, 2021

The Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers recently said some people might be in danger of COVID-19 infection in an extraordinary way. . . and that's by eating food.

Why Does a Negative COVID-19 Test Do Not Guarantee That You Are Not Infected?

Jan 19, 2021

A COVID-19 test does not guarantee that a person is 100% free from the virus because tests can sometimes give a false negative result.

COVID-19 Can Cause Terrible Damage To The Brain, Autopsies Reveal

Jan 07, 2021

COVID-19 is persistently infecting more people, and scientists are getting a closer look at autopsies' revelation of the "strange and frightening damage" the disease can inflict on human bodies.

COVID-19 Mutation Not More Fatal But Can Contribute to Rising Number of Deaths

Jan 04, 2021

B.1.1.7, the new COVID-19 strain's mutation, might not be more fatal but it is "believed to be responsible" for the increasing number of cases.

The Most Effective Control Policies for COVID-19 Examined

Dec 30, 2020

With the entry of effective vaccines for the COVID-19 virus, the end of this global health crisis is said to be on the horizon, although the virus keeps on spreading in the short term.

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

Dec 12, 2020

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.

Even With Vaccines People Still Need to Wear Face Masks

Dec 09, 2020

Vaccines may protect people from getting the virus, but experts claim that people should continue wearing face masks.

How Long Do COVID-19 Symptoms Appear After Exposure?

Dec 07, 2020

When exposed to a COVID-19 positive person, how long does it take for symptoms to appear?

Scientists Uncover Approach That Could Reverse Age-Related Vision Loss

Dec 05, 2020

Scientists recently made some impressive developments in the field of age-related diseases.

How Do Epithelial Cells Protect the Skin From Viruses?

Nov 30, 2020

A certain protein in the epithelial cells recognizes a nucleic acid that is formed when the virus comes into contact and induces the cells to create an inflammatory response.

Awareness on the Impact of Climate Change on the Spread of Infectious Diseases

Nov 26, 2020

Understanding how climate inconsistency impacts the spread of diseases is essential for both researchers and the general public.

Can You Reuse Surgical Masks? Single-Use Raises Environmental Concerns

Nov 25, 2020

The issue of throwing surgical masks after a single use has prompted scientists to ask if these masks could be reused.

Research Team Discovers Coronaviruses Closely Related to COVID-19 Virus in Japan and Cambodia

Nov 24, 2020

Scientists recently discovered a type of coronavirus almost related to SARS-CoV-2 in "horseshoe bats stored in a freezer in Cambodia."