MEDICINE & HEALTH

Physics Explains How Quarantine Mitigates COVID-19 Spread

PHYSICS & MATH 06.24.2021 00:40 AM

Researchers from the Sao Paulo State University used physics concepts such as magnetism, percolation, and Bethe lattice to describe how social distancing and quarantine effectively reduces the spread of COVID-19

Early COVID-19 Samples Were 'Secretly' Deleted From NIH Database, Reports Claim

06.24.2021 00:02 AM

Some early samples of the virus submitted by a Chinese researcher were deleted from a shared database, an expert in the evolution of viruses says.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue Attacked with Canine Influenza, Flu Infects Over 50 Dogs

06.23.2021 23:39 PM

A new outbreak of canine influenza was reported from Florida's Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Over 50 dogs are affected by the flu, but experts took the immediate initiative to protect the digs and keep the flu from spreading further across the center's county.

Rabies in Raccoon Reported in Raritan Township; Residents are Advised to Get Vaccinated, Stay Away from Stray Animals

06.23.2021 23:06 PM

A raccoon in Raritan Township was tested positive for rabies. Residents in contact are advised to immediately seek medical care, while pet owners are also advised to have their animals vaccinated at the nearest veterinarian clinic.

Drinking 3 to 4 Cups of Coffee a Day Could Cut Risk of Liver Cancer, Study Says

06.23.2021 03:12 AM

Drinking up to three or four cups of coffee a day reduces your risk of developing and dying from chronic liver diseases.

Rare & Treatable Cancer-Like Tapeworm is Making its Way to North America, Warns Canadian Researchers

06.23.2021 02:59 AM

Canadian researchers warn that a strain of cancer-like tapeworm is making its way to North America and is likely to have originated from dogs imported from Europe. 7 cases have been reported of human Alveolar echinococcosis in the US.

Fact: Premature Gray Hair Due to Psychological Stress, Repigmentation Could Be Possible for Some

06.23.2021 02:14 AM

Qualitative evidence links psychological stress to the premature graying of hair. But surprisingly, it also showed that it is reversible when stress is eliminated.

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine: Study Shows Efficacy of Single Dose in Reducing Symptom Duration

06.23.2021 01:56 AM

Research recently showed the efficacy of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, even just a single dose, in the reduction of symptom duration.

Childhood and Adolescent Depression Linked to Higher Adult Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders

06.22.2021 06:30 AM

A twenty-year-old study confirms the link between childhood depression to adult anxiety and functional outcomes, like substance use disorder, and worse health and social functioning.

Human Gut Microbiome May Trigger Heart Disease and Stroke, Neurologists Discover

06.22.2021 06:20 AM

A new study from Clevland Clinic suggests a possible link between the microbiome and cardiovascular diseases including stroke.

How to Save Relationships During Lockdown? Experts Say to Blame it to Pandemic

06.22.2021 03:16 AM

Life stressors and everyday frustration can undermine relationships. But during lockdowns, a new study reveals that blaming the pandemic may actually leave couples happier.

COVID-19 Vaccine: 3rd Dose Exhibits Potential Efficacy in Organ Transplant Patients

06.22.2021 02:32 AM

Researchers recently reported their work is the first to record the use of the third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in solid organ transplant patients.

A Unique You: What Your Parents Add to Your Genes Aside from DNA

06.21.2021 23:21 PM

The branch of biology called epigenetics aims to understand how a person's environment, behavior, and a host of other factors affect the function and behavior of his or her genes - and a new study helps shed light on one of its mysteries.

No Less than 113 Patients Exposed to Tuberculosis After Receiving Donated Bone Grafts Says CDC and FDA Officials

06.21.2021 22:47 PM

The FDA and CDC have issued a voluntary recall of a single lot of bone grafts coming from a single donor cadaver that is suspected of causing the recent bizarre tuberculosis outbreak in over 20 states.

Obesity Diagnosis: Study Shows New Formula for Health Measurement

06.21.2021 07:38 AM

A new metric for obesity diagnosis called a body shape index or ABSI, which takes into account gender, weight, age, height, and weight circumference appears to be a more effective tool.

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