MEDICINE & HEALTH

43% of Coronavirus Deaths in the U.S. Are From Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Centers

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.29.2020 08:21 AM

Scientists explain why it's more than just age that makes senior citizens vulnerable to the virus. A recent report has calculated the most recent death rates from nursing homes and long-term care centers.

Scientists Link Eye Health to Hypertension and Vice Versa Among Young Children

06.29.2020 07:00 AM

Hypertension in children is becoming increasingly common. Scientists have determined that eye health helps indicate a child's risk of developing high blood pressure.

Century-Old Diseased Lung From 1912 Determines Measles Started in the 6th Century BCE, Much Earlier Than Thought

06.29.2020 06:27 AM

New research claims that the measles may have emerged in humans in the 6th century BCE, rather than later. The findings come from a century-old diseased lung from Berlin belonging to a 2-year-old who died from measles in 1912.

Treat Type 2 Diabetes by Adding This Tasty Food to Your Diet

06.29.2020 06:10 AM

Research suggests that cocoa powder can help address inadequate insulin production and high sugar levels to treat type 2 diabetes.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson Battles Obesity by Ordering a Nationwide Diet

06.29.2020 05:09 AM

Boris Johnson and health experts are saying that the best time to get fit and healthy is during the pandemic, to fight off both obesity and the major risk factors leading the death by COVID-19.

Dr. Fauci Says He Could Settle for a COVID-19 Vaccine That’s 75% Effective – Here’s Why

06.29.2020 02:08 AM

Dr. Fauci recognizes the need for more education about vaccines with only 66% of America willing to get vaccinated and that a 70% - 75% protective vaccine against coronavirus would suffice.

Coronavirus Vaccine May Be Coming Sooner Than Skeptics Think: Japan Ramps Up Production by Five-Fold to 1M Doses

06.29.2020 00:53 AM

A collaborative group of Japanese and foreign private and academic sectors is upgrading and expanding their coronavirus vaccine candidate's production. They aim to make the vaccine available for public use by next year's fall season. Click the link above to learn more.

Ghana ‘Quack Doctors’ Arrested for Selling ‘Coronavirus Cure’ Worth Over $25,000

06.28.2020 23:26 PM

Quack doctors in Ghana have been exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to con people into buying the supposed cure for the virus that costs thousands of dollars, an investigative reporter exposes them all.

Cyclospora: 23 Hospitalized and Over 200 People Infected After Eating a Bagged Salad Mix, CDC Says

06.27.2020 14:30 PM

The US Food and Drug Administration has already warned people to avoid eating certain store brand garden salad mixes as they could contain parasites after more than 200 infections were reported after consuming their products.

From Nine to 12: CDC Releases Three “New” COVID-19 Symptoms

06.27.2020 08:24 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated their website and added "new" coronavirus symptoms, including nausea, runny nose, and diarrhea.

New Study Suggesting Coronavirus Started March Last Year in Spain Casts Doubts

06.27.2020 08:23 AM

A new study found that coronavirus has emerged in March 2019 in wastewater in Barcelona, Spain, which could mean that the virus has been circulating much earlier than previously thought.

Experts Predict Boomerang Effect of the Coronavirus Spread in Brazil As Cases Return to Major Cities

06.27.2020 04:27 AM

Scientists are anticipating a boomerang effect of coronavirus cases in Brazil. Initial infections spread within major cities to smaller towns and then to the Amazon tribes. Lack of specialized healthcare will result in people going to major cities.

Unruly Limbs but Synchronized Sleep Patterns: Research Says Sharing Beds With Your Partner Can Benefit Mental Health and Memory

06.27.2020 04:05 AM

Research finds that there are benefits to sleeping next to your partner. Not only will you get a better night's sleep, but it could also improve your memory and improve your mental health.

Dengue and Other Mosquito Diseases Are Slowly Making Their Way North

06.27.2020 02:05 AM

Brazil is hit badly by both coronavirus and dengue cases. However, the tropical mosquito is slowly making its way north to the United States.

Beijing Blames New Outbreak Comes From Imported Salmon: Can Coronavirus Be Transmitted Through Food?

06.27.2020 02:02 AM

The new outbreak in Beijing has sparked questions of the possibility that the virus can spread through food, but experts say it is highly unlikely.

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