Smoking Reduce Signaling Ability of Cytokines That May Lead to Severe COVID-19, Stanford Researchers Found

Medicine & Technology Nov 22, 2021

Researchers from Stanford Medicine trace the path of infection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to understand why smoking increases the risk of having a severe case of COVID-19.

Thanksgiving Travel Tips: Experts Encourage the Public To Uphold Safety Measures to Lessen Health Risk

Nov 22, 2021

For the first time in almost two years, in this year's Thanksgiving celebration, millions of Americans will be traveling and surely, everyone is excited after the cancellation of a large number of festivities last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Hong Kong Approves Sinovac Vaccine for Children Aged 3-17

Nov 20, 2021

Adolescents aged 12 to 17 will be given priority in receiving the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccination in Hong Kong, with younger children receiving the vaccine later.

Wuhan Market Seafood Vendor Got The 1st Ever Coronavirus Case, Scientist Says

Nov 19, 2021

According to recent research, the first known COVID-19 patient was a vendor at a huge Wuhan animal market.

COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Now Authorized for Compassionate Use in Beijing Hospital; Will This End the Pandemic?

Nov 19, 2021

Chinese authorities recently authorized the compassionate use of a neutralizing antibody treatment called DXP-604, for COVID-19 patients in Beijing, China.

Over 10% of COVID-19 Patients Can Develop Eye or Ear Problem, Latest Data Suggests

Nov 18, 2021

Nearly two decades since the COVID-19 pandemic began and scientists have learned so much of its unusual symptoms, such as its adverse effects on the sense of sight and smell.

Air Pollution Decrease in India During COVID-19 Lockdown Not as High as Originally Thought

Nov 17, 2021

York University researchers find meteorology played an important and unaccounted role.

Pfizer CEO’s Wife Dies From Vaccine Complication? Not True!

Nov 16, 2021

A Pfizer spokesperson called a blog post published by Conservative Beaver 'rubbish' after saying that CEO's wide, Myriam, died from her husband's COVID-19 vaccine.

Thanksgiving 2021: How Could High COVID-19 Transmission Rates Affect the Holidays?

Nov 15, 2021

As American prepare for the biggest travel time of the year, transmission rates of COVID-19 is also increasing across 39 states. So what could this mean to this year's Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays?

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Is It Possible for COVID-19 Infection to Spread From Livestock to Humans?

Nov 15, 2021

The severe acute respiratory syndrome, SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19 infection, is believed to transfer from animals to humans in a process called zoonosis.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Reinfection More Likely to Occur in Homeless People, Those with Unstable Shelter

Nov 13, 2021

A recently published study showed that unstable housing was the only demographical factor linked to severe acute respiratory syndrome reinfection despite the antibody's presence from the first infection.

UK Confirms First Dog Tested Positive for COVID-19: Experts Explain Mode of Infection, Symptoms to Look For

Nov 12, 2021

The United Kingdom recently announced its first case of a COVID-19 positive dog who is now recovering at home. So, how are pets getting infected by the virus? Do they display similar symptoms as humans?

Long COVID Symptoms Recovery: How to Regain Sense of Smell and Taste After Loss

Nov 12, 2021

People experiencing Long COVID syndrome, specifically the loss of taste and smell have just found new hope in treating the post-coronavirus symptoms after the National Health Service issued guidelines on how to regain the said senses.

Particulate Respirator Type N95 Masks Protect Beyond COVID-19 Infection; They Can Shield Against Wildfire Smoke, Too!

Nov 10, 2021

While particulate respirator type N95 masks are tried, tested, and proven effective in terms of protection against COVID-19, they are a potential shield against other factors too, that may be harmful to human health like wildfire smoke.

Europe Experiencing New Phase of COVID-19 Infections: WHO Warns the Continent Is Now Back at the Epicenter

Nov 09, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns about the rising COVID-19 cases and deaths in Europe, wherein over half of the cases worldwide are recorded in the continent.