MEDICINE & HEALTH

Disaster "Must-Haves" and "To-Do-List" To Be Prepared In Times of Calamities or Emergencies

Stay Prepared With These Disaster Must-Haves and To-Do-List

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.28.2020 23:42 PM

When calamities or disaster arrive it is best to be prepared than be sorry in the end. A 'go bag' is an essential tool for anyone to prepare to help the family to survive for at least a couple of days. Here are the must-haves that should be in the go bag and the things needed to remember in case a disaster strikes especially this pandemic.

Elon Musk's The Boring Company Unveils Test Tunnel In California

5 Companies Involving Elon Musk and What They're Up To

08.28.2020 20:33 PM

Elon Musk has founded companies that cover almost all major industries and tackle almost every problem the world has to solve. Find out what these five companies of Elon Musk are currently up to.

New Study Shows Brain and Memory Decline Due to Stress on the Job

08.28.2020 16:26 PM

A new study which came out of the Colorado State University shows it is possible physical stress is causing the brain to age faster and also affects the memory as it degrades itself more rapidly under such conditions. The conclusions were made after they had studied brain-imaging data from 99 adults.

Not All Vegetarian Diets Are Healthy for Those With Obesity

08.28.2020 09:10 AM

Greek researchers determined that obese people turning to vegetarianism is not always a healthier option. It would be better to plan an overall healthier lifestyle and know what foods would help improve health.

U.S. Congress Votes to Raise Smoking Age To 21

Vape Causes Characteristic Lung Injury Patterns on CT Scans

08.28.2020 08:40 AM

Injuries to the lung caused by vape and e-cigarettes have suggestive patterns on CT scans, potentially helping physicians make accurate diagnoses.

New Study Suggests Best Therapy for Kids and Teens with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

08.28.2020 08:30 AM

Which OCD therapy is the best? A new study has paved the way for choosing the best type of therapy for kids and teens with OCD. They seek more participants for further research.

CDC Issues Health Advisory on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Hurricane Laura

08.28.2020 08:10 AM

Hurricane Laura is one of the most powerful tropical storms to hit Louisiana. The CDC warns against carbon monoxide poisoning since damaged power lines will prompt people to use alternate sources of fuel.

Abbott's $5 Rapid Test Hopes to Bring Back Normalcy

08.28.2020 00:36 AM

Abbott has developed an affordable rapid test that can produce results within 15 minutes. However, the company was issued the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization making it available only for those with symptoms. The company will produce 50 million tests by October.

Japanese Sake Offers More Goodness With Its Fatigue-Fighting Mutant Yeast Strain

Another Reason to Drink! Mutant Yeast Strain in Japanese Sake Helps Fight Fatigue

08.28.2020 00:10 AM

A mutant yeast strain in Japanese strain makes ornithine that reduces fatigue and improves sleep quality.

LG Unveils PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier

08.27.2020 23:26 PM

South Korean multinational electronics company LG unveils its own wearable air purifier ahead of the upcoming IFA press conference in Berlin, which will open on September 3.

How Safe Is Getting a Massage This Pandemic? Here's What Experts Have to Say

08.27.2020 21:25 PM

The CDC has released guidelines on how to stay as safe as possible as we go about our everyday life. Unfortunately, getting a massage is not included in their list, but that does not mean it is not safe. Experts try to weigh in on the risks of COVID-19 in getting those knots massaged out.

Understanding Thriving Gut Microbiomes

08.27.2020 09:59 AM

This microbial composition of your gut is highly influenced by varying factors that are particular to you such as diet, age, lifestyle, ethnicity, and general health, among others which together constitute your wellness. Right from birth there is an onset of colonization of your digestive tract by microorganisms. These microorganisms are from the mother’s vagina, feces, skin, and breast milk among other things.