MEDICINE & HEALTH

Overweight and Obese Americans Make up 78% of COVID-19 Hospitalization, CDC Warns

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.08.2021 19:14 PM

A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that most of those hospitalized, died, or used ventilators were overweight or obese according to their BMI scores.

Adverse Effects of Sugar on Your Immune System; Excessive Consumption May Cause Obesity

03.08.2021 08:30 AM

Research shows that sugars, especially fructose found in processed foods, beverages, and table sugar, cause inflammation and have several adverse side effects on the body's immune response.

Fluvoxamine COVID-19 Cure? Antidepressant Drug Being Tested As Possible Early Coronavirus Treatment

03.08.2021 03:18 AM

The 40-year-old antidepressant drug, Fluvoxamine is currently being tested as a potential treatment for COVID-19. It has been authorized by the FDA to be considered for those at high risk of suffering severe symptoms of COVID-19.

International Women's Day: 5 Females from Then and Now With Significant Contributions to Science

03.08.2021 02:39 AM

In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021, some of the female scientists made significant contributions in various branches of science.

African Swine Fever in China: New Variants Detected Are Milder But Highly Infectious

03.08.2021 02:35 AM

The latest study reveals that new variants of African swine fever detected and reported in China in February 2021 are milder but highly infectious.

CDC Adds Three New Common Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine; Are These Harmful?

03.08.2021 01:27 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its list of COVID-19 vaccine side effects, adding three conditions that may occur following the jab.

Frustration May Escalate Substance Use Disorder and Abuse, Clinical Research Shows

03.08.2021 00:57 AM

A study reveals that frustration is another factor in substance use disorders, adding to previously known factors of craving, impulsivity, and habit.

Are Face Masks Safe to Use During Intense Exercise? Here's What Experts Say

03.08.2021 00:49 AM

The Italian researchers found mask use is safe 'even during maximal exercise.' However, face mask use led to 'a slight reduction' in the volunteers' performance.

Hair Loss After COVID-19: Experts Explain Reasons for Telogen Effluvium

03.07.2021 20:43 PM

Hair Loss is one of the symptoms COVID-19 patients are experiencing even after several months from infection. Experts explain why this is happening.

MIS-C Rising Cases in Children Linked to COVID-19 Getting More Serious, Alarming Parents

03.07.2021 20:42 PM

MIS-C is a rare but serious illness related to COVID-19 that is infecting children, and cases are getting worse. It seemed to have risen following the winter holiday season.

Dutch Artist Installs Artificial Sun With Ultraviolet Light on Public Spaces; Will It "Clean" Coronavirus?

03.06.2021 23:18 PM

Urban Sun aims to combat the negative impact of social isolation by cleaning public spaces of the coronavirus through ultraviolet (UV) light.

Human Microbiome: Viruses That Live and Thrive Inside

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.

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