MEDICINE & HEALTH

Human Microbiome: Viruses That Live and Thrive Inside

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.06.2021 21:50 PM

Research shows a complex ecosystem in the human microbiome where bacteriophages thrive in predation and keep the balance of bacteria and viruses balanced.

Fatphobia and Body-Shaming, the X Factor in Obesity Research

03.06.2021 21:03 PM

A study shows that despite having a higher BMI range if fat people live active lifestyles will have lower cardiovascular disease risks than people in the same weight levels that don't exercise.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Using Sunosi As Treatment: 3 Important Things You Should Know

03.06.2021 04:32 AM

Sunosi may help address some sleep disorders. However, there are important things you should know before taking the medication.

Oregon COVID-19 Cases: Scientists Discovered a Mutation of Coronavirus Variant First Found in the UK

03.06.2021 01:41 AM

Scientists in Oregon discovered a homegrown coronavirus version of the variant first discovered in the UK. They said that it contains mutations also observed to variants of the virus in other parts of the world.

Is Ivermectin Approved for Coronavirus? Clinical Trials Reveal Antiparasite Drug Does Not Alleviate COVID-19 Symptoms

03.06.2021 01:37 AM

The FDA released an announcement warning people not to use ivermectin to treat or prevent infection from COVID-19. T

Pioneers in Research on Migraine Treatment Win Approximately $US1.5M, World’s Top Brain Prize

03.05.2021 04:40 AM

Denmark-based Lundbeck Foundation announced that a four-member team of scientists, namely Peter Goadsby, Lars Edvinsson, Jes Olesen, and Michael Moskowitz, had won the Brain prize amounting to approximately US$1.5 million.

COVID-19 Vaccine Do's and Don'ts After Getting Vaccinated

03.05.2021 02:59 AM

Here are some things to be aware of, as well as some steps to take before getting vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out throughout the United States.

Cancer Cure Found? Blue-Green Algae Discovered to Potentially Fight Disease

03.05.2021 02:58 AM

Blue-green algae have been found to be producing a chemical compound that exhibits potential for further study as a groundbreaking chemotherapy drug.

COVID-19 Risk Factor: Men, Older Adults, Smokers More Prone to Getting Infected Due to Their Biology

03.04.2021 21:25 PM

An MIT and Harvard study identifies men, older adults, and smokers to be more prone to COVID-19 infection due to higher levels of receptor cells that the virus uses to infect the body.

Scientists Trace Evolution of Gene Variant That Makes People Vulnerable to Tuberculosis

03.04.2021 21:00 PM

Scientists revealed how the evolution of a gene variant makes humans susceptible to tuberculosis. They were able to track the rise and fall of the illness for the past thousands of years.

Single Molecule Used to Store US Declaration of Independence

03.04.2021 05:37 AM

A team of researchers was able to store a copy of the United States Declaration of Independence in a single molecule to improve synthetic biology and data-storage technology.

CDC Shares Zombie Preparedness Tips, Other Materials on Official Website

03.04.2021 05:03 AM

French astrologer Nostradamus predicted that there would be a zombie apocalypse in the year 2021. CDC wants to make sure you’re prepared.

Universal Coronavirus Vaccine: Research Ongoing for Possible Solution to the Next Pandemic

03.04.2021 00:37 AM

A universal coronavirus vaccine is possible to stop a pandemic even before its onset. During the last two decades, three major pandemic threats have been generated by coronaviruses.

COVID-19 Variants: How Co-Infections Could Happen in the Body

03.03.2021 22:22 PM

Brazilian scientists report a case of co-infection between two COVID-19 variants in a patient. Although there were no indications of increased severity in symptoms and the patient was able to recover without the need for hospitalization, experts are monitoring the virus' ability to mutate and adapt to the human immune response.

COVID-19 Side Effect: Virus May Infect, Kill Heart and Muscle Cells

03.03.2021 21:11 PM

A study reveals possible infection and damage of heart and muscle cells as among the COVID-19 effects. It also proposes that heart damage in patients is not a reaction to an infection but to the virus itself.

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