MEDICINE & HEALTH

Brain-Swelling Nipah Virus The Next Pandemic? Scientists Warn Its 75 Times Deadlier Than COVID-19

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.20.2021 22:37 PM

Scientists have warned of a brain-swelling disease caused by the Nipah virus, estimated to be 75 times deadlier than coronavirus, which could be the next pandemic.

Bacteria-Synthesized Magnetic Nanoparticles Could Soon Find Biomedical Applications

02.20.2021 21:15 PM

Researchers have developed a novel process for isolating and purifying magnetic nanoparticles biosynthesized by bacteria.

H5N8 Avian Flu Strain Detected First Bird to Human Transmission in Russia, Is It Lethal for Humans?

02.20.2021 20:50 PM

The first case of bird-to-human transmission of H5n8 avian flu strain has been detected in Russia and has already been reported to the World Health Organization.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Social Distancing, Wearing a Mask Are Still Needed Despite Getting the Shot

02.20.2021 19:43 PM

Even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, experts underscored the importance of continuing behaviors like mask-wearing and social distancing.

Eating Disorder in the Time of COVID: How to Get Help

02.20.2021 19:10 PM

Due to the onslaught of the pandemic, food insecurity is at an all-time high because of record-breaking unemployment rates. Both the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders have increased the risks of eating disorder triggers.

3 Reasons Why It’s Time to Change The Same Daily Workout Routine

02.20.2021 00:32 AM

Fitness experts discovered that if you mix up your own exercise routine, it could enhance your motivation by 40 percent.

One in Five People Die from Fossil Fuel Air Pollution

02.19.2021 23:28 PM

The worldwide toll of early deaths because of fossil fuel air pollution is worryingly high. The global toll of early deaths attributed to fossil fuel air pollution caused by the burning of coal, diesel and gasoline is worryingly high, with a study doubling past estimates stating that one in every five people die globally because of this.

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine No Longer Requires Ultra-Cold Storage

02.19.2021 21:15 PM

Pfizer and BioNTech have asked the US FDA to revise their COVID-19 vaccine's label as it does not require ultra-cold storage conditions after all.

COVID-19 Leads to U.S. Life Expectancy Dive, Greater Disparities According to Race & Gender

02.19.2021 18:26 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the U.S. life expectancy to dive by 1 whole year. The new report from the National Center for Health Statistics (a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) collected data from the first half of 2020. Greater disparities can be noted according to different racial groups.

How to Live Longer: Here Are a Few Best Ways to Boost Longevity

02.19.2021 03:32 AM

Extending life expectancy might be a rough journey unless you also improve the quality of your lifestyle and health. What can we do to live longer?

Irregular Sleep Pattern Can Increase Risk of Depression, Study

02.19.2021 03:01 AM

A study of over 2,000 US medical interns showed that irregular sleep patterns can increase the risk of depression and significantly affect mood.

Scientists Use a Technique To Regrow and Fix Damaged Liver From Lab-Grown Cells; First in the World

02.19.2021 02:30 AM

Scientists have utilized a technique to develop bile duct organoids, frequently called 'mini-organs,' in the laboratory and shown that they can fix impaired human livers.

Venom From Cone Snails May Potentially Treat Malaria

02.19.2021 01:50 AM

Study shows that venom from cone snails can be used as a possible treatment for severe malaria. Its conotoxins are potential inhibitors of protein-protein interactions as a treatment for emerging diseases.

Why Kids have Milder Symptoms of COVID-19, Study Suggests Clues

02.18.2021 23:37 PM

Research shows that children's innate immune response is responsible for kids showing mild or no symptoms after being exposed to COVID-19.

Research Finds Boy Playing Video Games Have Lower Risk of Depression

02.18.2021 23:24 PM

A UCL researchers-led study showed that boys who are regularly playing video games at age 11 years old are less possible to develop depressive symptoms three years after.

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