Missouri Authorities Find Answer Why COVID-Positive Hairstylists Did Not Infect 140 Clients

Medicine & Technology Jun 11, 2020

Missouri health officials don't know why 140 clients of two hairstylists who tested positive for coronavirus had infected zero individuals. They reiterate the importance of wearing a mask and social distancing.

Eating Pangolin Meat in China for Health and Sexual Benefits No More? Scales Pulled Out From Medicine List

Jun 10, 2020

Officials have removed pangolin scales from the list of traditional Chinese medicine ingredients elevating its protective status as China continues to revise wildlife protection laws.

Italy Nears Herd Immunity As Over Half of Its Covid-19 Epicenter's Population Tested Positive for Antibodies

Jun 10, 2020

Health authorities confirmed that Italy's epicenter, Lombardy, confirmed that more than 50% of its citizens are positive for COVID-19 antibodies. Mayor orders for the region to recover through a 'renaissance program.'

22 States Report Worrying Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Amid Mass Protests: Nearly 150,000 Americans Might Lose Lives by August

Jun 10, 2020

Twenty-two US states are experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases over the last few weeks due to mass protests. Health experts warn that about 145, 728 Americans might lose their lives to COVID-19 by August 4, 2020, if the trend keeps up.

WHO Official Backtracks Claim on 'Very Rare' Asymptomatic Transmission Amid Backlash

Jun 10, 2020

Maria van Kerkhove, an infectious disease epidemiologist and the COVID-19 technical lead for the WHO, tried to clear "misunderstandings" about her statements on Monday, claiming that it is very rare for asymptomatic people to spread the virus.

Gilead’s Remdesivir Prevents Lung Damage in Monkeys, Adding to Its Long List of Successful Findings

Jun 09, 2020

Gilead's drug for coronavirus, remdesivir, once again shows its potential after a clinical trial reveals that it prevents lung damage in monkeys. Additionally, the results of the trial showed that the monkeys had minimal damage to their lungs in comparison with the control group.

Cancer Immunotherapy Tools Used to Mark Targets for COVID-19 Vaccine: Study

Jun 09, 2020

Scientists claim that tools used in cancer immunotherapies could also be used to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus in a new study. By using the same method in eliciting an immune response against cancer cells, the researchers believe that by using the approach, a resulting vaccine would protect COVID-19.

'Mind-Altering' Antibiotic Levofloxacin Blamed for Death of COVID-19 Forensic Expert Patient Who Jumped Off the Window

Jun 09, 2020

Natalya Shcherbakova, a 45-year-old woman died after jumping off the window of her hospital room on the 5th floor. Being admitted for COVID-19, her family blames the antibiotic levofloxacin, which was used in her treatment. They claim it 'made her suicidal' and altered her mental well-being. Click the link above to read more.

A Cell Delivery System Sending PAC-MAN Enzymes May Beat Coronavirus

Jun 08, 2020

Scientists collaborate using a cell delivery system and an enzyme structure called PAC-MAN, hoping to beat coronavirus.

Scientists Train Canines to Detect Covid-19 Through Body Odor: Watch How

Jun 08, 2020

Scientists train canines, including Belgian Shepherds, to detect coronavirus pathogens in infected patients.

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

Jun 06, 2020

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.

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

Jun 05, 2020

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.

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

Jun 04, 2020

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.

Updated Autopsy Reveals George Floyd Had Coronavirus: So What Now? How Will It Affect the Investigation?

Jun 04, 2020

A new detailed autopsy report goes into detail of George Floyd's cause of death. Is coronavirus it?

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

Jun 04, 2020

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.