MEDICINE & HEALTH

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

MEDICINE & HEALTH 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Five Odd Calorie-Burning Activities: From Hot Weather Exercise to Breastfeeding

02.23.2021 09:00 AM

If you're looking into boosting your everyday burn of calories, pumping up your workout routine will definitely pay off, although you wouldn't want to overlook other tactics for more effective calorie-burning activities.

Cheese Isn't As Bad As You Think It Is According to Science

02.23.2021 07:00 AM

Despite popular belief, cheese doesn't make you gain weight nor does it increases the risks of cardiovascular diseases. Numerous studies concur that cheese is neutral at worst, and at times, can even help gain lean muscle mass.

Coffee Lovers Beware: Too Much Caffeine Could Damage Your Health

02.23.2021 06:41 AM

Research shows that long-term heavy coffee drinking is associated with higher lipid levels in the blood. This, in turn, would increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Sinopharm vs Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Which is More Effective?

02.23.2021 06:20 AM

COVID-19 vaccines have started being administered in different parts of the world. Two of them are the Pfizer-BioNTech and Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines that both show high efficacy.

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

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.

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