WHO Releases Global Data on Top Cause of Death Over Last 20 Years

Medicine & Technology Dec 11, 2020

Heart disease and other non-communicable diseases now account for seven of the world’s top 10 causes of death.

Emergency Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended by FDA Advisory Committee

Dec 10, 2020

On Thursday, the FDA Vaccines Committee recommended the approval for the emergency use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, which would generate a massive distribution initiative.

US-Wide Pandemic Study Shows COVID-19's Complicated Impact Beyond Respiratory System

Dec 10, 2020

Pneumonia and respiratory failure are among the most frequent complications among those who got COVID-19 infections.

What's In a Rule Breaker's Mind in Terms of Following COVID-19 Restrictions?

Dec 10, 2020

COVID-19 restrictions are in place to protect people but a rule breaker may have something different in mind. What could possibly motivate them not to follow the rules?

Why Is COVID-19 So Much More Infectious Than Others? A 'Spike' Turns Out to Be the Cause

Dec 09, 2020

Experts continue to compare COVID-19 to MERS and SARS.

Droplets Could Travel More Than Two Meters When Expelled

Dec 09, 2020

Staying two meters away from each other might not be far enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19 from coughs and sneezes.

Great Apes Are Prone To Getting COVID-19 Infection, Here’s How Researchers Are Protecting Them

Dec 09, 2020

Humans studying and caring for the apes are taking extra precautions to prevent COVID-19 infection from spreading, including its unidentified impacts.

Face Shields Alone Can't Stop COVID-19; Should Experts Develop New Shields?

Dec 09, 2020

Plastic visors are commonly used to shield individuals from the coronavirus in restaurants, pubs and barber shops. Are face shields enough to defend you from COVID-19?

NASAs Initial Observation From Space Shows Pandemic's Positive Impact on Environment

Dec 09, 2020

NASA map reveals one global change since the COVID-19 lockdown.

Even With Vaccines People Still Need to Wear Face Masks

Dec 09, 2020

Vaccines may protect people from getting the virus, but experts claim that people should continue wearing face masks.

This New Nanomaterial COVID -19 Test Only Takes 5 Minutes

Dec 08, 2020

COVID-19 RNA in a specimen can be identified in 10 minutes in a way that does not need qualified workers to interpret.

‘Maskne’: How it Occurs and What to Do to Prevent It

Dec 08, 2020

Maskne is a "dermatological condition - a portmanteau of 'mask' and 'acne,'" affecting people regardless of age and skin type.

Modern Pandemic Tracking Framework, Rolled-Out

Dec 07, 2020

Experts roll out the first dynamic global surveillance system in 195 countries, including the U.S.

Experts Decode How Airflow in Cars May Affect COVID-19 Transmission

Dec 06, 2020

It's not as easy to spread COVID-19 from one person to another in your home or backyard. But it's a whole different game in the car.

COVID-19 Vaccine to Generate $466 Billion in Economic Benefits

Dec 04, 2020

Experts estimate that 10 developing countries could escape economic danger worth at least $153 billion if they would have ample access to vaccinations.