COVID-19 and Summer: Tips to Have Fun Under the Sun While Staying Safe Amid the Pandemic

Medicine & Technology Jul 22, 2020

Do you have plans for this summer? Make sure they are in line with the precautionary measures for COVID-19. Check out these tips to ensure your safety this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Living Alone in Your 50s and 60s? Dementia Found to Be 30% More Likely: Study

Jul 22, 2020

A recent study finds that elderly people living alone are 30% more likely to develop dementia. Experts believe that living alone is associated with increased stress, feelings of loneliness, and lack of cognitive stimulation, which might have contributed to the increasing number of cases.

Coronavirus Immunity: Study Says Antibodies May Disappear, but Not Protection

Jul 22, 2020

A recent study says that although antibodies from a previous coronavirus infection might only last a short while, protection could still be possible. Experts point out that antibodies are only a small part of the equation and that people shouldn't be discouraged from developing a vaccine for COVID-19.

Trench Fever Appears in Colorado: New Disease From Lice Grips Western U.S. State

Jul 22, 2020

Heads up, Colorado. Trench fever, a disease involving lice, is on the rise as officials report a fourth case last week. The disease is associated with unhygienic practices and homelessness.

CDC Advises 10-Day Isolation For Those With Positive COVID-19 Test Results

Jul 21, 2020

The CDC has updated its guidelines for those who test positive to the coronavirus. COVID-19-positive individuals are now told to isolate themselves for 10 days at home upon obtaining positive results.

Tips to Unwind When You’re Worried About Your Studies During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Jul 21, 2020

Students can be under a lot of stress now that the pandemic has taken a grip on their lives. Here are some tips to manage stress during the COVID-19 crisis.

Stop the Fog: 3 Tips on How to Wear Face Masks with Glasses

Jul 21, 2020

Do wearing a face masks give you a hard time because of your glasses? Check out these tips to prevent your glasses from fogging up when wearing masks.

Saving Biodiversity, Scientists Call for Change in Farming Practices: Study

Jul 21, 2020

360 scientists from 42 different countries have united in asking for the transition of food production structures to agroecological principles. With biodiversity on the line, they believe that alterations in farming practices could save threatened species and give better quality food to humans as well.

Because of Climate Change, Polar Bears Could Be Extinct by 2100

Jul 20, 2020

Polar bears could inevitably face extinction by 2100, according to researchers. With climate change continually melting sea ice in the arctic, experts are worried that the species might not be able to survive.

Oxford-AstraZeneca and CanSino Coronavirus Vaccine Candidates Deemed Safe and Effective

Jul 20, 2020

The Oxford-AstraZeneca and CanSino vaccine candidates have both shown promising results in their early trials. As they now both enter phase three clinical trials, experts are hopeful that the vaccine candidates would continue to produce good results.

Back to School Soon? Points to Consider Before Sending Your Kids Back to Classrooms Amid COVID-19

Jul 20, 2020

The next school year is fast approaching and parents and educators are worried about their kids entering classrooms and blending with kids coming from different homes. Here are some points to keep in mind about the probable new look of schooling amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Pregnant During the Pandemic? 3 Tips to Keep Mom and Baby Safe From the Coronavirus

Jul 20, 2020

Being pregnant during the coronavirus could seem like a nightmare. Check out these tips to ensure that mom and baby are safe from COVID-19 during these trying times.

NIH Director: “Masks Are Not Optional” in Slowing the Coronavirus Spread

Jul 20, 2020

NIH director, Dr. Francis Collins, discusses issues on why masks are important and why America is facing such problems with surges in COVID-19 cases. Find out why he says masks are not optional by clicking the link above.

Lava Bombs Scatter as Italy's Stromboli Volcano Erupts Once Again

Jul 20, 2020

Italy's Stromboli volcano erupted on Sunday, July 19, without any warning. Watch as the volcano spews out lava bombs from its crater.

Bound For Mars: UAE's First Spacecraft 'Hope' Takes Off From Japan

Jul 19, 2020

The UAE's first Mars-bound spacecraft left Japan on Sunday, July 19. The country has big hopes for the mission as it hopes to deploy more missions to outer space in the following years to come.