MEDICINE & HEALTH

New York City Deals With Rise In Coronavirus Cases, As Mayor Considers Shelter-In-Place Order

New York COVID-19 Variant: Can Vaccinated People Fend Off This New Strain?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.26.2021 03:00 AM

A new COVID-19 variant runs across New York City. Studies indicate that mutations can undermine the efficacy of vaccines.

Brain Stimulation Could Boost a Person's Courage and Remove Fear

02.26.2021 02:57 AM

Scientists have found a way to stimulate the brain to increase a person's courage and remove the feeling of fear. This will potentially help cure PTSD, phobias, and anxiety.

Science Times - Nanobodies Could Help CRISPR Genetic Tool to Switch Genes ‘On’ and ‘Off’

CRISPR Genetic Tool May Switch Genes ‘On’ and ‘Off’ Using Nanobodies

02.26.2021 00:54 AM

Researchers developed a new technique to extend the efficiency of a pair of promising molecular tools, attached biological nanobodies to the DNA editing tool also known as CRISPR.

Italy Continues The Easing Of The Lockdown For The Covid-19 Pandemic

Zoom Fatigue Is Real! Stanford Research Reveals Tips to Overcome Exhaustion

02.25.2021 23:57 PM

Zoom fatigue describes the exhaustion people feel from video conferencing. Stanford professor explains four things why we feel that way.

Science Times - 3rd Dose from Pfizer? The Vaccine Maker Studies Booster Dose a Protection from COVID-19

Pfizer Studying 3rd Dose of Its COVID-19 Vaccine To Target New Variants

02.25.2021 22:25 PM

Pfizer announced it is studying the benefits of a 3rd shot of its COVID-19 vaccine. Despite its 95-percent efficacy at preventing COVID-19 infection after two doses of vaccine, Pfizer is currently studying what another dose, a third one, might do.

Using Air Fryers For Cooking Is Healthy. Here's What Science Says

02.25.2021 22:02 PM

Air fryers have risen in popularity over the last few years, with reports of 37% of US houses owning at least one air fryer.

How Viable is Lung Transplant for COVID-19 End-Stage Lung Disease?

02.25.2021 20:28 PM

After the first-ever case of an organ recipient contracting and dying of COVID-19 from a lung transplant was reported, researchers sought a meta-analysis that shows how viable lung transplants are for severe cases of COVID-19.

Low-Cost Wearable Device Turns the Body Into Biological Battery To Power Pacemakers

Electricity From The Body Could Power Pacemakers, Other Medical Implants

02.25.2021 15:42 PM

A team of engineers made a low-cost wearable device that turns the body into a biological battery that harnesses energy from the body's heat.

How to Deal with Your Financial Stress

02.25.2021 13:53 PM

Stress is something that humans have to deal with on a daily basis. Whether you are dealing with a small amount of stress due to general life worries, or a big stressful event such as a family breakup or issues at work, stress happens to all of us.

Hair Loss: Possible Long-Term Health Impact for Patients with Severe COVID-19 Infection

02.25.2021 11:45 AM

Hair loss after COVID-19 infection could continue up to nine months, which could even worsen because of stress.

Eastern Colorado VA Receives Shipments Of Covid-19 Vaccines

Johnson & Johnson Single-Dose Vaccine Effective and Safe for COVID-19: What Are Its Side Effects

02.25.2021 01:10 AM

Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine is 66.1% effective in reducing virus disease and shows evidence of stopping the transmission of the virus.

Do Not Call Forces Philadelphia Telemarketing Firm To Close

Experts Finally Explain Why Phone Calls Give Us Anxiety

02.25.2021 00:18 AM

Experts say fear of answering the phone is a legitimate social anxiety disorder. As we all embrace social distancing, this is why you should give the humble phone call a try.

Science Times - 3 Health Conditions Resulting from Taking Too Much Vitamin D

Too Much Vitamin D? Certain Health Conditions May Arise

02.25.2021 00:16 AM

Vitamin D toxicity or hypervitaminosis D can posture various health conditions. Three of these include hypercalcemia, poor bone health, and nephrocalcinosis.

The History of Addiction Treatment

02.24.2021 23:11 PM

The history of humankind is intertwined with the history of addictions and addiction treatment. Since the rise of the first human civilizations, people have tried using different psychoactive substances for various purposes.

Modified Mediterranean Diet Is The Key To Live A Longer Life

How to Live Longer: Eating Modified Mediterranean Diet Considered Key to Longevity

02.24.2021 22:57 PM

Experts said that eating a modified Mediterranean diet promotes longevity. This includes eating foods rich in monounsaturated fats, like avocados, olives, olive oil, and rapeseed oil.