Philippines Studying Coconut Oil as Potential COVID-19 Treatment

Medicine & Technology Sep 09, 2020

Researchers from the Philippines are looking to study the virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a possible treatment for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Study Claims That Frozen COVID-19 Pathogens Can Result in International Transmission

Sep 09, 2020

Chinese researchers find evidence of coronavirus surviving on chilled salmon for more than a week. Despite the lack of studies, evidence, and organizations saying that this way of transmission is highly unlikely, authorities continue to inspect imported products and packaging.

Experts Warn Singing Happy Birthday Increases Risk of COVID-19 Transmission

Sep 08, 2020

COVID-19 may be spread through singing the "Happy Birthday" song, says the expert as pronouncing the consonants "P" and "B" releases large infectious droplets.

Young People Are Missing Out on Important Life Events Due to COVID-19

Sep 07, 2020

Missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime event can be devastating especially for young people during this pandemic.

Super-Spreading Events Need to Stop For Lower Rates of COVID-19 Infection

Sep 07, 2020

A spike in coronavirus cases has been associated with parties, large gatherings, and other super-spreading events. Experts encourage the public to continue following public health and safety guidelines.

Are COVID-19 Test Results Inaccurate? Evidence Based Medicine Says Yes

Sep 05, 2020

Experts believe that a cut-off point for viral cultures needs to be determined since those with dead coronavirus remnants are still testing positive.

Experts Warn Next Pandemic Could Come Any Moment and Call for Immediate Prevention Efforts From Governments

Sep 04, 2020

The COVID-19 is not yet done wreaking havoc to the world and yet experts said that new ones are coming that could originate from animals. They urge governments to invest heavily in preventive measures to avoid history from repeating itself.

GSK, Sanofi to Start Human Trials for Protein-Based COVID-19 Vaccine

Sep 03, 2020

Multinational pharma giants GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Sanofi are set to start the human trial phase of their protein-based COVID-19 vaccine.

Good Samaritan in New Jersey Gives Away Free Food, Why Do Some People Feel the Need to Help Others?

Sep 01, 2020

A man in New Jersey has set out a donation campaign to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. As time went by, more and more people are donating, which leads to his garage turning into a full-fledged free food pantry.

Researchers Demonstrate New Portable and Point-of-Care COVID-19 Test Kit

Sep 01, 2020

Researchers from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign demonstrated the prototype for a portable, point-of-care COVID-19 molecular test kit.

Experts Clarify COVID Death Count, Public is Encouraged to Avoid Mass Gatherings

Sep 01, 2020

In the United States, a misinterpretation of Covid-19 deaths have been clarified by experts. With Labor Day a week away, the public is encouraged to avoid mass gatherings which have been associated with many coronavirus infections.

Coronavirus Outbreak Contained at the University of Arizona with Wastewater Analysis

Aug 29, 2020

Researchers at the University of Arizona claim to have prevented a coronavirus outbreak on their campus through wastewater analysis, tracking down students who have COVID-19.

LG Unveils PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier

Aug 27, 2020

South Korean multinational electronics company LG unveils its own wearable air purifier ahead of the upcoming IFA press conference in Berlin, which will open on September 3.

How Safe Is Getting a Massage This Pandemic? Here's What Experts Have to Say

Aug 27, 2020

The CDC has released guidelines on how to stay as safe as possible as we go about our everyday life. Unfortunately, getting a massage is not included in their list, but that does not mean it is not safe. Experts try to weigh in on the risks of COVID-19 in getting those knots massaged out.

5 Ways COVID-19 Has Affected the Food Industry

Aug 26, 2020

Here are some ways that the pandemic has affected the supply chain of food around the world.