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Coronavirus Strain Found in Europe and the US Has Mutated to Become Ten Times Stronger

06.30.2020 05:42 AM

Scientists have seen a clear and consistent pattern associated with COVID-19 mutating into a strain ten times stronger than the original one.

Scientists ‘Stunned’ to Find a Parkinson’s Cure by Silencing a Particular Protein in Nerve Cells

06.30.2020 00:46 AM

Parkinson's disease was cured in mice models by focusing on their neuron development. The team hopes to expand their research to treat other diseases linked to the nervous system.

New Swine Flu Strain in China May Have Pandemic Potential, Experts Warn

06.29.2020 22:41 PM

Experts found a new strain of swine flu containing 'essential hallmarks' of another pandemic.

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

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.

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.

Mystery Solved? Radioactive Isotopes in Finland and Scandinavia May Come From Western Russia, Claim Nordic Officials

06.29.2020 00:40 AM

Although the source of the recent radioactivity in the Baltic air remains unknown, some speculate that it may come from Russia's powerplants.

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.

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.

Repeated Head Impacts From Contact Sports Lead to Cognitive Problems and Depression

06.27.2020 00:12 AM

A study reveals the severe consequences of repetitive head impacts from sports, like football, leading to cognitive issues and depression more than a single traumatic brain injury.

Coronavirus Affects the Internal Organs Too, Say Medical Experts While Noting Additional Peculiar Symptoms

06.26.2020 08:09 AM

Scientists are starting to pay more attention to long-haulers who suffer long-term effects of the virus. They are also just beginning to understand how the virus is affecting areas outside the respiratory system and cause damage to the organs such as acute pancreatitis.

‘Vampire Fish’ Will Be Spawning in the Great Lakes, Warn Authorities

06.26.2020 06:20 AM

Sea lampreys, an aquatic vampire, will be in the Great Lakes this season, local authorities warn. They rarely attack humans, yet pose a danger to commercial fish populations.

27-Year-Old Chinese Man Dies From a 54-Day Water Fast as Prescribed by Qigong Master

06.26.2020 03:36 AM

27-Year-Old Li starved to death after 54-day water fast, a weight loss treatment recommended by his Qigong master at a rehabilitation center.

Scientists Discover Why Dyslexic People Struggle With Natural Speech

06.26.2020 02:12 AM

Scientists experiment with various natural speech sounds, such as phonemes, and how it affects the brain activity of dyslexic people, who have difficulty in language learning. These results can help doctors create better learning therapies for dyslexic patients.

Scientists: Two Newly Discovered ‘Super Earth’ Exoplanets Are Habitable

06.25.2020 23:40 PM

A pair of exoplanets orbiting a red dwarf near the Sun may be habitable, scientists say. They are yet to confirm if a third planet exists and show signs of life.

6,000 ‘Mad’ Macaques Known to Be Notorious Thieves Have Taken Over a Thai City

06.25.2020 09:09 AM

Macaques formerly roamed peacefully in Lopburi as tourists regularly fed them fruit. Now during the lockdown, food shortage for the monkeys has affected their behavior, disturbing local residents.

Children Are Suffering From More Than Just Coronavirus During This Pandemic

06.25.2020 07:16 AM

Doctors discuss the indirect adverse childhood experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also have a few suggestions on how to mitigate these problems.

A New Pathway to Treat Tuberous Sclerosis Has Just Been Discovered

06.25.2020 04:21 AM

Tuberous sclerosis medication has only been partially effective but has serious side effects. A new discovery linking TSC to a cell's cilia opens a new pathway for safe and effecting targeting drugs.

Do You Have Embarrassing Medical Questions Including Intimate Moments? A Digital Clinic Could Help

06.25.2020 04:14 AM

Strut Health is a digital healthcare clinic for telemedicine that prescribes discreetly for sex, hair, and skin needs for both men and women.

NASA Finds New Evidence of Habitability on Jupiter’s Moon Europa

06.25.2020 03:28 AM

Europa is one of the many moons that show signs of life, particularly subsurface oceans. NASA continues to prepare for the upcoming Europa Clipper mission in 2024.

Scientists Link Migraines to the Malfunction of Specific Brain Cells

06.24.2020 23:41 PM

Not much is known about the cause of migraines. New research suggests that astrocytes, essential brain cells in the cingulate cortex, may be the cause of powerful headaches.

California Will Proceed With Reopening Plans Despite Record-Breaking Daily Cases of 6,000 People on Monday

06.24.2020 09:24 AM

California reports the highest number of daily cases as 6,000 people tested positive. Nevertheless, county mayors continue to move forward with plans to slowly reopening their areas with safety protocols.

Scientists Create a Mutant Rotavirus in a Virus Assembly Study: Here’s What They Found

06.24.2020 08:39 AM

A reverse genetics system was used to create and study a mutant version of the highly contagious rotavirus. The initial steps of viral assembly gave valuable insight on what may trigger virus multiplication.

Study: Can Pregnant Mothers Pass On COVID-19 to Their Baby?

06.24.2020 05:20 AM

Hundreds of mothers with coronavirus have given birth to newborns during this pandemic. Some babies were healthy while others are infected. Scientists determine the possible paths of mother to baby vertical transmission.

Scientists Establish How Dopamine ‘Tunes’ the Brain

06.24.2020 05:18 AM

New research analyzes how the brain processes further information in novel situations and a sense of reality, which is distorted for patients with psychosis. Scientists relate brain activity in a learning environment to the messenger chemical dopamine.

Germany Reimposes Lockdown As 1500 Cases Are Linked to Meat Plant

06.23.2020 09:52 AM

Positive cases from meat factories are not uncommon during the pandemic. Experts say that 1500 employees currently in the quarantine may disrupt Germany's pig market.

Tongue Microorganisms Can Help Diagnose Heart Failure, Medical Experts Say

06.23.2020 09:34 AM

A new study suggests that tongue microorganisms can distinguish healthy individuals from those with chronic heart failure.

Patients Receiving Hepatitis C Positive Liver Transplants Become Cleared of the Virus

06.23.2020 07:11 AM

A new liver allograft trial resulted in patients being cleared of hepatitis C after receiving an infected liver from donors.

China BeiDou Third Satellite Navigation System Successfully Launched: Higher Bandwidth, Improved Communication Capability, and More

06.23.2020 04:23 AM

China's BeiDou system is complete with the launching of the last BDS-3 satellite this morning; a system that has been quite useful with multiple services during the pandemic.