MEDICINE & HEALTHQueensland is now facing an outbreak of salmonella, as 17 cases have been reported since June 26. Queensland Health is warning backyard poultry owners to practice necessary biosecurity measures to ensure the safety of everyone handling the animals.
The relationship between blood platelets and viral infection is clarified in a recent study. Further research is needed to see how platelets help the immune system fight viruses such as COVID-19, and how these findings may help with vaccine developments.
Tension-free vaginal tape, a surgical mesh used to treat women with incontinence and prolapse, is said to cause more damage than good. Almost 8,000 women in the U.K. have reported having adverse effects from the mesh, and are calling on officials to put an end to it.
Not into exercising? Passive stretching might be the solution perfect for you. A recent study has determined that just 12 weeks of passive stretching could improve blood flow and dilate arteries. Experts believe this practice could be of help, particularly during the coronavirus lockdowns.
CanSino was the first biotech firm to complete successful human trials with a COVID-19 vaccine. They've continued to take the lead as they will soon begin Phase 3 with consistent promising efforts.
A new study puts ease into the minds of parents with regards to vaccination. Research finds that having febrile seizures has no ill effects on a child's development. Click the link above to learn more.
Inovio is the only company championing genetic vaccines and other coronavirus vaccine developments, leading to what may be a breakthrough for DNA vaccines.
A new review of the coronavirus antibody test reveals that they will not be able to reliably tell whether someone had been infected by coronavirus as its accuracy widely varied from one manufacturer to another.
Professor Sarah Gilbert, who leads Oxford University's trial for its coronavirus vaccine candidate, says their jab could provide long-term immunity, which could last for several years. Furthermore, she says it could even give off antibodies three times more than a person who recovered from COVID-19.
There are circumstances that sleeping late could be inevitable. Some may think that their 'sleep debt' could be erased when they sleep more on the weekends. So what does Science say?
As companies selected in the Operation Warp Speed program race in developing a coronavirus vaccine, the FDA released basic guidelines the ensure that it is clinically safe.
Scientists discovered that coronavirus might have an entry point into the heart as the virus directly infected lab-grown heart muscle cells. This adds to more evidence that COVID-19 is beyond a respiratory infection.
A new study finds that brown adipose tissue is responsible for triggering inflammation in response to psychological stress. In the research, scientists also determined the relationship between stress and an immune system cell called IL-6.
The Minnesota Department of Health says 50 positive COVID-19 cases have recalled visiting The Pickled Loon Bar and Restaurant in downtown St. Cloud in Minnesota over the last three weeks. The management is worried that patrons are not complying with social distancing measures and other precautions to prevent the coronavirus spread.