MEDICINE & HEALTH

No Proof That Smokers, Vegetarians Less Likely to Contract COVID-19

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.28.2021 02:09 AM

Media reports recently came out quoting a CSIR survey that has gone viral on social media after it claimed that smokers and vegetarians are less susceptible to COVID-19.

Nanotraps Effectively Inhibits and Contain COVID-19 [Research]

04.28.2021 01:44 AM

Researchers are developing nanoparticles called Nanotraps to catch viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, and target them for elimination by the body's immune system.

Photo-Taking Can Damage One's Memory, Research Shows

04.28.2021 01:15 AM

A new study shows that merely accomplishing two tasks at once like photo-taking and viewing could result in the impairment or damage of memory, especially pertaining to those photographed objects.

Brain Treatments, Diagnostic Tests Utilize Low-cost, Widely Available Ultrasound Imaging

04.27.2021 22:48 PM

Researchers are looking at the wide utilization of ultrasound imaging to treat and diagnose brain disorders.

Mask Outdoors Not Needed for Fully Vaccinated People Unless in a Crowded Place - CDC

04.27.2021 21:34 PM

According to the CDC, masks outdoors is no longer needed, regardless of whether an individual is vaccinated, so long as he is either alone or only with his immediate family members.

COVID-19 Anosmia Cure Found? Smell Loss Can Be Treated Without Using Steroids, Experts Said

04.27.2021 08:12 AM

A group of olfactory experts said that smell therapy could help treat COVID-19 smell loss. They also advise against using steroids that might not work.

COVID-19 Inhibitor: Newly Discovered Nanobodies That Could Prevent SARS-CoV-2, New Variants from Entering Cells

04.27.2021 07:44 AM

Researchers discovered the neutralizing effects of nanobodies on SARS-CoV-2, preclinical models show.

Pesticides Exposure Increases Susceptibility to COVID-19, Study Finds

04.27.2021 01:05 AM

A new study in human lung cells found a link between exposure to organophosphate pesticides and susceptibility to COVID-19, suggesting implications for veterans who were exposed to it during wartime.

Menthol Cigarettes Ban Most Likely To Be Approved by the FDA; Could Save Thousands of Lives

04.26.2021 23:40 PM

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seen to likely hand down policies that would start the eventual banning of menthol cigarettes, experts say.

Brain Rotates Sensory Information to Prevent Overwriting Short-Term Memory

04.26.2021 01:57 AM

A study on mice showed that sensory information is rotated in the brain by 90 degrees to turn them into memories without the new information overlapping with the short-term memory.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect: Israel Investigates Link to Heart Inflammation

04.26.2021 01:29 AM

Israel's Health Ministry recently said it is currently investigating a small number of occurrences of heart inflammation as a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine side effect although it has not drawn any conclusions yet.

COVID-19 Vaccine: How Long Does Its Protection Last After Completing Doses?

04.26.2021 00:50 AM

Here is what researchers say about how long immunity will last after a COVID-19 vaccine. After more than a year of lockdowns and mask wear, more than 63 million people have been completely vaccinated against COVID-19, marking an important milestone toward ending the pandemic.

160-Year-Old Medicine Box From Japan Contains Toxic Chemical; Muon Scanning Reveals Contents

04.25.2021 22:38 PM

A cutting-edge X-ray process revealed the contents of a 160-year-old medicine box from Japan containing laxatives used by a famed doctor from the East Asian country's Edo period.

National DNA Day 2021: How to Join the Celebration and Some Important Facts About the Double Helix Structure

04.25.2021 21:41 PM

National DNA Day 2021 is an important celebration of scientific discovery. It is worthy to celebrate as it commemorates the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953 and the Human Genome's Project's completion in 2003.

Zoom Dysmorphia: Dermatologists Report Rise in Cosmetic Consultations; Here's What to Do

04.25.2021 02:00 AM

As the global coronavirus pandemic necessitated video conferencing, especially for work from home setups, more people are suffering from "Zoom dysmorphia," according to a new Harvard study.

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