MEDICINE & HEALTH

A Reduction in REM Sleep Could Increase Mortality Rate Among Adults, Study Suggests

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.08.2020 00:11 AM

According to a new study, every 5% reduction the REM sleep may shorten the life among older and middle-aged adults by 13% to 17%. This means that too little deep sleep could increase a person's mortality rate.

WHO Reviewing Evidence of Coronavirus' Airborne Transmission After Scientists' Plea

07.07.2020 23:34 PM

The World Health Organization says it is now reviewing evidence that points to the coronavirus being transmitted through the airborne route. This was after a group of scientists called out the agency to consider changing their guidelines on COVID-19.

EPA Approves 2 Lysol Surface Disinfectants That Effectively Kills Coronavirus

07.07.2020 22:27 PM

For the first time, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two Lysol disinfectants to effectively kill the coronavirus on surfaces based on laboratory tests.

Dopamine Levels May be Dictating all Your Economic Decisions

07.07.2020 22:20 PM

Scientists discover more about neuroeconomics, or how neurons like dopamine process options, expectations, and decisions in the brain.

After Coronavirus, New Cases of Dengue Fever Appear 24 Hours After Bubonic Plague in China

07.07.2020 22:14 PM

Chinese health officials have reported a case of dengue fever within 24 hours of confirming a case of the bubonic plague. As China now faces several outbreaks, the WHO is not concerned that the bubonic plague detected poses a high-risk threat.

Beam of Ultrasound Could Be Used to Remove Kidney Stones Without Surgery

07.07.2020 09:53 AM

In experiments using pigs, researchers use ultrasound beams to remove glass beads that act as kidney stones from the body without having surgery.

Good E. Coli Versus Harmful E. Coli

07.07.2020 08:41 AM

Scientists experiment with human intestine organoids to see if good E. coli can prevent infections from harmful strains of E. coli.

A Mother's Battle Against Her Agonizing Eczema,

07.07.2020 08:15 AM

36-year-old Anita Wong opened up about stopping using steroid eczema medications after it left her with permanent damage to the eyes. Years later, her skin is back to normal.

Melbourne Is on Coronavirus Lockdown: Borders Closed Off for the First Time in 100 Years

07.07.2020 06:28 AM

Melbourne will once again enter into lockdown and close its borders effective on the midnight of July 8, Wednesday. As Australia seems to be entering its second wave of the coronavirus, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says strict measures need to be observed to ensure that it doesn't spread to other nearby states.

Dr. Fauci on US Coronavirus Status: 'Not Good'

07.07.2020 03:34 AM

Anthony Fauci, an infectious disease expert, says the U.S. isn't doing so well in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He says the country is still knee-deep in its first wave and needs to come up with quick solutions to try and overcome the resurgence of cases.

Coronavirus Patient in South Korea Receives a Double Lung Transplant

07.07.2020 03:30 AM

A South Korean woman receives a double lung transplant after four months of severely damaged organs. She is recovering well and grateful to be breathing.

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Can Be Identified by Newly Developed PARGT Software

07.07.2020 01:06 AM

Scientists have developed the PARGT software which can identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria for the development of new drugs and treatment against infections and diseases.

Probiotics Could Help Ease Depression, New Study Suggests

07.06.2020 23:37 PM

A review of medical literature suggested that food or supplements containing good bacteria thought to have a positive influence in the gut can help ease depression.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is Causing Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Research Says

07.06.2020 23:26 PM

Scientists have directly linked non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with 'neuroinflammatory complications,' which eventually develop into Alzheimer's Disease.

Fauci: Any Coronavirus Vaccine Would Only Give 'Finite Protection'

07.06.2020 22:54 PM

According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, any coronavirus vaccine developed during this time would only give us "finite protection." Furthermore, he says that the first wave of the coronavirus is still far from over.

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