MEDICINE & HEALTH

COVID-19 Pandemic: How Accurate Are The At-home COVID-19 Test Kits?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.17.2020 15:51 PM

As the novel COVID-19 contagion remains a threat and testing remains a top priority, the demand for at-home testing kits continues to surge.

UV Light Degrades 96% of Coronavirus in a Matter of 3 Seconds, Says Signify

06.17.2020 11:54 AM

Researchers from Boston University said that the UV light made by Signify could "degrade" coronavirus in a laboratory setting in a matter of few seconds.

The Science of Mind and Soul Connection of Praying; Can It Really Help Our Well-Being?

06.17.2020 10:08 AM

The psychological benefits that people get when praying include reduced aggression and anger, and fosters calm, control, and support.

Anti-Hepatitis C Defense System Used to Treat COVID-19, Scientists Say

06.17.2020 08:08 AM

Scientists believe that a genetic analysis of the immune system's defense mechanism against hepatitis C can be used for coronavirus vaccine development.

First-of-Its-Kind Antisense Drug May Become Novel Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

06.17.2020 06:21 AM

There is no cure for fatty liver disease and has affected millions without an FDA-approved drug. A new study reveals an antisense inhibitor leading to significant results.

[Watch Simulation] Coronavirus Droplets Can Still Spread Within 4 Meters and Even With the Face Mask on: Study

06.17.2020 01:09 AM

Physical distancing and wearing a surgical face mask reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection, yet saliva remains complex especially for those with a mild cough.

Dexamethasone: First Life-Saving Coronavirus Drug Found Could Only Cost $8, That’s Not the Best Part Yet

06.17.2020 00:59 AM

British government authorized the use of dexamethasone across the United Kingdom for coronavirus patients, which is believed to improve their chances of survival.

[Coronavirus] Turbulence From Toilet Bowl Creates Large Plume of Potentially Infectious Air Harmful for Its Next Visitor: Study

06.17.2020 00:45 AM

Flushing a toilet can generate a cloud of aerosol droplets that may carry infectious coronavirus particles. The toilet plume can linger in the air long enough to be inhaled by a shared toilet’s next user.

Early Exposure to a High-Fat Diet Ages Liver, Medical Experts Say

06.17.2020 00:24 AM

In a rat-model study, researchers determined how the regular intake of a high-fat diet accelerated liver development.

JUST IN: “Game-Changer” COVID-19 Blood Test Detects Coronavirus in 98% of Cases Even in Asymptomatic Patients

06.16.2020 21:47 PM

Birmingham University will be sending off its "game-changer" COVID-19 blood test, which is said to spot 98% of coronavirus. What's more, is that researchers say it could detect the virus even in asymptomatic patients. Click the link above to learn more.

The Science of Bodybuilding, Explained

06.16.2020 13:01 PM

A lot of bodybuilding practices are based on myths and could hinder performance, scientists explain.

Berzosertib: Protein-Targeting Drug Used to Treat Cancer May Have Same Effect on Coronavirus

06.16.2020 06:56 AM

Medical experts have their attention on a protein-targeting drug, berzosertib, which is currently being used to clinical trials with ovarian cancer patients. They see the drug's potential in treating coronavirus patients as well.

Doctors Puzzled Over Why Seemingly Healthy COVID-19 Patients Suffer Peculiar Symptoms For Months

06.16.2020 03:11 AM

Basic coronavirus symptoms have been determined by doctors and have been government guidelines for months since the virus outbreak. However, a certain percentage of patients have shown peculiar symptoms which remain a mystery to medical experts.

Diluting Blood Plasma with Albumin and Saline Could Regenerate Tissue and Reverse Aging: Study

06.16.2020 03:04 AM

Scientists from UC Berkeley have found that diluting albumin and plasma with old mice's blood produces significant rejuvenating effects in the tissues, slowing aging in mice. They claim that contrary to their previous study, young blood is no longer necessary as diluting old blood is sufficient.

UK Researchers Pushing Clinical Trials for New Coronavirus Drug Combo ‘Nelfinavir-Amodiaquine’ Proved Effective in Lab Test

06.16.2020 00:46 AM

European researchers have come up with a list of six readily available drugs that show potential in the treatment of COVID-19. Among these drugs, they say that they found one drug combination, which yielded favorable results that they urge to start trials on it immediately. To find out more about the drug combo, click the link above.

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