Carla Simmons

Termites, Hornets, Now Giant Toxic Toads Emerge in South Florida Heavy Rain

06.06.2020 02:50 AM

South Florida better watch out for a new pest during the rainy season. Officials are calling on residents to euthanize cane toads humanely if they may come in contact with them, as the poisonous creatures could cause grave danger to pets.

Vitamin K Found in Some Cheeses Could Help Fight Covid-19, Study Suggests

06.06.2020 00:45 AM

Scientists claim that Vitamin K could help prevent COVID-19. The vitamin can be found naturally in some cheeses, spinach, and eggs. Click the link above to learn more.

Scientists Discover a New Disease That Could Be the Key to Better Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis

06.05.2020 23:38 PM

European scientists have discovered a new disease that could pave a way to provide better treatment for cystic fibrosis patients. The researchers are now looking at studying TMEM16A inhibitors as a drug candidate for patients suffering from the disease.

Simple Cut Leads to Flesh-eating Bacterial Infection Sending 6-year-old Boy to the OR for Multiple Surgeries

06.05.2020 08:47 AM

Imagine a simple cut turning into a flesh-eating bacteria. Although this might seem like a nightmare for many, this has occurred for some people. One of these cases includes a six-year-old boy who underwent multiple surgeries after contracting necrotizing fasciitis. Click the link above to read the full story.

Pinpointing Individuals at Risk of Death from COVID-19 a Possibility for Nanotechnology: Michigan State University Scientist Says

06.05.2020 07:00 AM

A scientist from Michigan State University claims that nanotechnology can help in today's COVID-19 pandemic. Morteza Mahmoudi believes that it could diagnose, assess health risks, and lower death rates associated with coronavirus. Click the link above to learn more.

Confirmed! The West Nile Virus Is Now in Fresno: Here's How to Protect Yourself From the Mosquito Disease

06.05.2020 06:08 AM

Fresno county's health officials have released a report confirming mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus in the area. Officials are warning residents to be alert and to take extra precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

Scientists Develop a New Pill to Stop Allergic Reactions No Matter What Cause Preventing Anaphylaxis Before It Starts

06.04.2020 23:53 PM

Allergies got you down? Not to worry, scientists are on it. A group of researchers from Northwestern University has developed a pill that could prevent allergic reactions from occurring, a first of its kind. Click the link above to learn more.

Childhood Rare Diseases Now Easily Detectable Through 3d Facial Scanning

06.04.2020 23:46 PM

Diagnosing rare childhood diseases has since then been a hardship for physicians as it usually takes years of tests before a definite diagnosis becomes apparent. Scientists now have come up with a new technology using 3D Facial Scanning to allow doctors to quickly and efficiently diagnose patients based on their facial features.

Scientists Develop Artificial Red Blood Cells That Mimic Natural Ones With Added Extra Abilities

06.04.2020 12:07 PM

Scientists have made synthetic red blood cells possessing all the key features of a natural RBC, which is a first of its kind. These artificial cells were created to mimic the original ones and with a few more provisions.

Dogs Want to Be Their Master's Knight in Shining Armor but Don't Always Know How, Study Says

06.04.2020 06:46 AM

New research suggests dogs are protective of their owners and that they would save them in times of danger. Although dogs might not always know how to do so, an experiment reveals they would attempt to come to their owner's aid when the need arises.

Testicles Can Suffer Damage From Coronavirus Without Actual Infection, Study Says

06.04.2020 05:09 AM

Scientists uncover in new research that coronavirus could damage the testicles even without an actual infection. Previous studies have suggested that testicles could be reservoirs for the virus due to the presence of the protein ACE2, which is known to be where the virus clings.

UK Researchers Run 'Liberate' Trial to Test Ibuprofen as COVID-19 Drug Despite Controversies

06.04.2020 00:06 AM

Amidst controversies surrounding ibuprofen, a group of researchers from the UK, is pushing through with a clinical trial to prove that the drug could be beneficial for coronavirus patients. The trial called Liberate aims to determine if the medication could treat breathing difficulties in patients with COVID-19.

“Forever” Chemicals in Drinking Water Found to Cause Early Menopause, Cancers and Other Health Issues: Study

06.03.2020 22:09 PM

A study reveals that around 110 million Americans are exposed to PFAS chemicals, which could be found in drinking water and can cause premature menopause in women. These chemicals are also known as "forever" chemicals since they do not break down in the body and accumulate over some time. In turn, this could cause negative effects on one's health.

Next on Gilead's Agenda: Inhaled Remdesivir and Other User-Friendly Versions of the Drug

06.03.2020 10:46 AM

Gilead Sciences just finished its phase 3 trials for remdesivir, and the results have been positive. As for the next step, the company seeks to explore making inhaled versions of the drug for early treatment of COVID-19 as well as easier treatment at home.

Forensic Pathologists Confessed Biggest Revelations While Performing Autopsy

06.03.2020 08:18 AM

Check out these real-life stories of forensic pathologists and autopsy doctors and discover their world of exploring dead bodies in morgues. Professionals share their personal stories on the social media platform, Reddit, and uncover some shocking revelations. Click the link above to read more.

Studies That Most Likely Led WHO to Halt Hydroxychloroquine Covid-19 Trials Are Under Fire Amid Questionable Data From Surgisphere

06.03.2020 06:38 AM

Some studies published under clinical journals are under fire after it was revealed that the data used in their papers were deemed questionable. The said data were provided by a company called Surgisphere, which has yet to release a statement about the issue. Click the link above to learn more.

Experts Question Police Use of Banned Tear Gas: 'it's Dangerous and Should Be Made Illegal'

06.02.2020 23:28 PM

Experts have warned that tear gas is harmful and should be illegal. Despite already being banned, police still use the chemical weapon in protests and riots. Click the link above to read more.

Couples Wanting to Get Intimate Should Wear Masks While Doing the Deed, Harvard Scientists Say

06.02.2020 21:02 PM

Harvard University researchers caution people to use special precautions even when having sex during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. They advise avoiding kissing, taking a shower before and after having intercourse, and also wearing masks while doing the deed.

China's FAST Will Start Searching the Cosmos for Extraterrestrial Life in September

06.02.2020 10:37 AM

China's massive telescope, FAST, is getting ready to search the galaxies for aliens. The radio telescope is set to add the detection of extraterrestrial life to its list of scientific tasks. Click the link above to learn more.

Hope Rises for Endangered Hainan Gibbons After Union of New Pair

06.02.2020 07:37 AM

Hainan gibbons are critically endangered primate species, but scientists believe this may change soon. Researchers have spotted a new gibbon couple, which shows potential for an increase in the species' dwindling population.

What Role Does the Enzyme ACE2 Play in the Whole COVID-19 Conundrum?

06.02.2020 06:13 AM

Multiple research papers have found that the enzyme ACE2 plays a vital role in the disease process of COVID-19. Scientists have seen a correlation between increased levels in smokers and with certain drug usage.

FDA Places Zoloft Under Shortage List Along With Hydroxychloroquine Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

06.01.2020 23:42 PM

Zoloft, a known antidepressant, is now on FDA's shortage list. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the stresses caused by it, many Americans have turned to medication, which has now driven stocks off shelves.

Earlier Studies Were Right: Coronavirus Came from a Hybrid of Bat and Pangolin Viruses, New Study Reveals

06.01.2020 21:29 PM

New research confirms that the coronavirus of today did emerge from bats, with recombination from pangolin viruses. The researchers warn that their findings suggest that there are more coronaviruses out there and future epidemics are inevitable to come.

The WHO has a Confession to Make: Investigations on Chinese Wet Markets or Labs Never Took Place

06.01.2020 10:42 AM

Margaret Harris, a spokesperson for WHO, had admitted in an interview with Sky News that none of its personnel did an ocular visit to Wuhan's wet markets or laboratories. In recent times, China has been receiving hate since many believe that the coronavirus originated from one of its exotic wet markets or labs.

Fears Over Coronavirus Second Wave Spark Following George Floyd Protests

06.01.2020 08:02 AM

US health officials are now worried that protests following the George Floyd case might spark a second wave of the coronavirus. After reports of positive cases increasing in areas where protests have been held, officials urge people to be responsible protesters, especially during the pandemic.

What Is a Woman? Apparently, They Can Have Penises, Says the Australian Academy of Science

06.01.2020 06:04 AM

Many are left baffled after the Australian Academy of Science changed the definition of a woman. The academy now states that a woman is "anyone who recognizes themself as a woman." Click the link above to read more.

Yale Epidemiologist: Hydroxychloroquine Should be Used as Standard COVID-19 Treatment Despite Being Potentially Harmful

06.01.2020 00:33 AM

An epidemiologist at Yale still believes that the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine should be used as a "standard for care" in treating patients with COVID-19. Furthermore, he recommends using the drug in combination with azithromycin and zinc.

Hawaiian Fishermen Who Caught 220 Pounds of Tuna Continue 104-Year-Old Local's Legacy of Donating to Strangers

05.31.2020 21:32 PM

A group of Hawaiian fishermen caught 200 pounds of tuna fish and turned them into poke bowls to feed local health care workers in Honolulu. The fishermen said their gesture was to show their gratitude to the medical frontliners doing their best in caring for patients afflicted with the coronavirus.

Wandering Alligator Also to Blame for the Delay of the Historic SpaceX Launch

05.30.2020 07:00 AM

An alligator has been removed from the launch pad during SpaceX flight preparations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday. The gator was seen wandering on the pad and was captured later on. Click the link above to watch a video.

Missouri Pool Party Gone Wrong as One Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Last Weekend's Crowded Lake of Ozarks

05.30.2020 00:31 AM

A person present at the Lake of Ozarks participating in a weekend party reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Camden County Health officials are now warning locals about the person's whereabouts over the weekend and alerting them to see their physicians if symptoms arise.