MEDICINE & HEALTH

Asymptomatic People Transmit Half of COVID-19 Infections

MEDICINE & HEALTH 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.

4 Humor Styles That People Have: Which Style is Yours?

02.21.2021 20:01 PM

These four humor styles are considered very powerful and effective tools. One of the most typical questions asked about humor is, "How does one make sure it is appropriate?" Psychology experts said that one way to find out is to understand the four humor styles and apply them tactically in certain circumstances.

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

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.

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