MEDICINE & HEALTH

Can Your Oral Health Tell If You're At Risk for Heart Attacks? [Study]

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.24.2021 22:41 PM

Studies show that oral health and the presence of periodontal diseases can determine whether or not a person is at high risk of experiencing major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.

Link Between Diabetes and COVID-19, Does it Exist? Experts Weigh In

02.24.2021 21:15 PM

Scientists are unsure whether COVID-19 is directly or indirectly attacking insulin-producing beta cells. However, numerous studies suggest that there is a link between diabetes and COVID-19.

Intrusive Thoughts Normal or Not? Why People Have It And How To Cope

02.24.2021 10:00 AM

Mental health experts say that intrusive thoughts are a natural part of how the human brain works. However, if the thoughts are causing anxiety and being anticipated, it may be time to speak with a professional.

Fort Hamilton Soldiers Attend PTSD Screening

PTSD Myths Debunked: 5 Common Misconceptions and Truth According to Science

02.24.2021 08:00 AM

There are many misconceptions about living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Here's what scientists say about this mental health condition.

Winter Blues Beckon As Daylight Hours Foreshorten

Night Owls Could Be Twice As Likely to Underperform At Work: Learn How to Become a Morning Person

02.24.2021 00:57 AM

The age-old proverb, “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise,” may just be true.

Prototype COVID-19 Test for Smartphones Delivers Faster and Accurate Results

02.23.2021 22:44 PM

French researchers developed a nanobody COVID-19 test prototype that delivers accurate results in under 10 minutes that shows results via smartphones without the need for lengthy lab processing.

Science Times - 2 Studies Find California COVID-19 Variant More Infectious Than Earlier Strains

California COVID-19 Variant More Infectious Than Earlier Strains According to Two Studies

02.23.2021 22:16 PM

Scientists discovered that the California strain had transmitted fast in San Francisco's neighborhood during the past couple of months.

Concerns Rise After COVID Vaccine Causes Severe Side Effects in Some

Should I Delay Second COVID-19 Vaccine Shot? Here's What Experts Say

02.23.2021 21:18 PM

Coronavirus vaccines involving two shots may not cover you until a week or two after the second dose. Here's what happens if you miss or postpone the second jab.

Science Times - Giving Students More Positive Boost Lessens Unruly Classroom Behavior

Positive Boost for Students Lessen Unruly Classroom Behavior

02.23.2021 20:40 PM

Research shows that offering students a more positive boost not just lessens the unruly classroom behavior of students but can also enhance their social and academic outcomes.

Covid-19 Loan Options in the US

02.23.2021 10:12 AM

In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, the City of Philadelphia has banned a number of low-profile businesses until further notice. We are fully aware of the impact these measures have on business. However, many Covid 19 loans have helped US residents survive to this day.

A Study Showed Metformin Anti-Aging Benefits

02.23.2021 09:26 AM

A healthy, active lifestyle can help ward off some age-related illnesses; however, biological processes will continue to happen on a cellular level no matter how many times we exercise or whether or not we eat organic food. Metformin, a drug that's been used to treat diabetes since the Middle Ages, has demonstrated anti-aging benefits that target the biological processes associated with aging.