MEDICINE & HEALTH

COVID-19 Patients Likely to Experience Five Months Without Sense of Smell and Taste

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.23.2021 06:19 AM

Preliminary research recently showed individuals with COVID-19 are likely to lose their sense of smell and taste for up to five months after infection.

Thousands of Polio Vaccines Stolen In 1959: Lessons We Can Learn From The Incident

02.23.2021 06:18 AM

In 1959, thousands of polio vaccines were stolen at the Microbiology Institute at the University of Montréal in Canada. Here's why it is important now.

Could This Lab-Grown Miniature Brain Organoid Mirror Brain Development?

02.22.2021 23:22 PM

To mimic human brain growth, the stem cell-derived organoids made by researchers from UCLA adopt an internal clock.

Nipah Virus: Potential Pandemic Signs and Symptoms

02.22.2021 21:31 PM

Nipah Virus could be the world's next big pandemic, scientists claim. What are the possible signs and symptoms of the Nipah Virus?

Second Face Transplant for Domestic Abuse Survivor, First Person to Undergo Such Surgery

02.22.2021 20:49 PM

A domestic abuse survivor is currently recovering from her second face transplant operation conducted seven months ago. Her body rejected the first surgery seven years ago.

On Skin Cancer with Dermatologist Dr. Tim Ioannides: Remaining Vigilant During the Coronavirus Pandemic

02.22.2021 15:40 PM

For many of us, the past year has been one in which health has been on the forefront of our minds like never before. The novel coronavirus pandemic that has swept across the globe has made it difficult to think about little else, and avoiding catching the virus is something that requires daily vigilance.

Bridging the Gap Between Dentistry and Business With Fast Growth Practice

02.22.2021 10:42 AM

Dentistry is a field that doesn't need much talking up. It is traditionally seen as a desirable field for employment. The only profession that's considered better than being a dentist is being a software developer. In fact, out of the top 100 professions ranked by their desirability, three out of the top ten have something to do with the dental field.

Listening to Music While Driving Helps Young Drivers to Concentrate on Traffic, Road Conditions [Study]

02.22.2021 06:21 AM

A study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers suggests that music is important for young drivers as it helps them concentrate while driving.

Bioengineered Hybrid Fibers Could Assist in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration

02.22.2021 01:55 AM

A new study proposes a new technique for artificial muscle regeneration, using direct cell reprograming methods together with a natural-synthetic hybrid scaffolding.

Asymptomatic People Transmit Half of COVID-19 Infections

02.22.2021 01:41 AM

Newly-published research showed that at least 50 percent of COVID-19 infections are transmitted by people who don't experience any symptoms of the virus.

People With Extremist Attitudes Perform Poorly on Difficult Cognitive Tasks [Study]

02.22.2021 01:36 AM

Researchers from Cambridge University said that those with extremist attitudes tend to find it difficult to perform complex mental tasks. Their findings could be used to spot people at risk from radicalization.

WHO Supports Exercise Snacking to Reverse Pandemic Inactivity

02.21.2021 23:52 PM

Research shows that small bursts of moderate activities could increase cardiorespiratory endurance by up to 9%, which is crucial to battle COVID-19.

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Myths Debunked, Experts Weigh in 6 Important Facts

02.21.2021 23:19 PM

An immunologist and pharmacist reveal six important facts about COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, debunking some myths surrounding mRNA vaccine technology.

Mental Health Problems Early in Life Can Lead to Poor Physical Health Later On

02.21.2021 23:11 PM

A pair of recently-published studies, both from Duke University, suggests that mental struggles early in life could lead to poor physical health later in life.

Phthalates: Plastic Chemicals Damaging Babies' Brains

02.21.2021 20:10 PM

A group of scientists and child development advocates from Project TENDR urge the state and the federal government to ban phthalates in consumer products because it damages children's brains and stalls child neuro-development.

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