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

MEDICINE & HEALTH 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.

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.

Migraine vs COVID-19 Headache: How to Tell Them Apart

06.23.2020 09:32 AM

We all get headaches, but how can we tell this time if it's a migraine or a COVID-19-related headache? Health experts explain the difference between the two and share tips on how to cope with them. Click the link above to learn more.

Hamsters Protected From COVID-19 With Convalescent Serum; Develops Immunity: Study

06.23.2020 00:26 AM

A new study in hamsters reveals that convalescent therapy in treating COVID-19 is effective in the rodents. Additionally, the researchers also found that the animals developed immunity from the coronavirus after the initial infection. Scientists are hopeful that their findings could translate into human studies.

Africa Combats Locust Outbreak Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic Crisis

06.22.2020 12:42 PM

Millions of desert locusts swarm over acres of farms in Africa three months ago, and would likely return now, leaving millions of people across the countries hungry by the end of the year.

Is Coronavirus Transmitted via Placenta? A Number of Babies Born With Antibodies

06.22.2020 09:49 AM

Mothers pass the life-threatening disease to their unborn children in the womb, and one of the UK's top doctors revealed today that some babies are born with antibodies against COVID-19 already.

Doctor Warns Against the Use of Hand Dryers As They Will Cause a Spike in Coronavirus Cases

06.22.2020 09:41 AM

If you didn't know hand dryers were filthy, you do now. This wasn't a concern until the recent coronavirus pandemic. A doctor from the UK calls banning the machines as she fears it could cause spikes in coronavirus cases.

UK PM Set to Unveil ‘One-Meter Plus’ Rule as He Claims Coronavirus Increasingly Under Control

06.22.2020 08:39 AM

The one-meter rule is aimed at restarting the UK's crippled economy following coronavirus lockdown.

Are Food Supplies Still Safe? Coronavirus Outbreaks in Meat Packaging Plants Cause Worldwide Worries

06.22.2020 08:35 AM

Meat plants and other food processing facilities around the world have experienced recent surges in COVID-19 cases. Many are concerned about whether food supplies remain safe with the workers handling the food getting infected by the virus.

Italian Doctor Claims Coronavirus’ Genetic Mutation May Be Weaker and Could Go Away Completely Without a Vaccine

06.22.2020 00:45 AM

Coronavirus has had genetic mutations which have made it less aggressive, according to an Italian doctor. However, scientists disagree with his optimistic claims.

Former U.S. Army Medical Researcher Debunks ‘Wuhan Lab’ Coronavirus Theory and Explains Natural Channel Transmission

06.21.2020 23:23 PM

Mark Kortepeter, a former top figure in the United States’ biodefense programs, argues that the coronavirus most likely started from natural causes rather than escaped from a lab in Wuhan. Click the link above to learn about his arguments.

Coronavirus New Mutant Form Mostly Found in Europe and North America Threaten Recovered Patients in China’s New Outbreak

06.21.2020 23:00 PM

Antibodies found in patients who contracted an earlier strain of coronavirus failed to stop mutant form identified in genetic data samples from the new outbreak in the Xinfadi food market in Beijing.

Pediatric Cases of Mysterious Inflammation Linked to Coronavirus Surge in Arizona: Here Are Warning Signs

06.21.2020 21:15 PM

Arizona sees a surge in cases of the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children. Doctors are speculating that it has something to do so with the coronavirus. Health professionals say parents and caregivers must know the warning signs. To learn more, click the link above.

Coronavirus Has Gone Through 6 Mutations Since January Suggesting Vaccine Development May Become a Cyclical Work: Study

06.20.2020 05:51 AM

Experts believe that coronavirus might stay for much longer as rapid mutations could cause any vaccine to be developed ineffective in a short time.

Coronavirus Remains Infectious in Both Mucus and Sputum for Over 12 Hours Even in Warm Temperatures: Study

06.19.2020 23:00 PM

Matson, a medical student, was recently involved in two studies: environmental conditions affecting virus stability and decontamination of reused N95 masks due to a global shortage.

[Fact Check] Is It Still Safe to Wear Contact Lenses During the Coronavirus Pandemic? What About Eye Glasses?

06.19.2020 06:56 AM

Some studies have found that coronavirus can be detected in tears. This has caused many to wonder if wearing contact lenses during the pandemic is still safe. Experts say they can be as long as these contact lens hygiene tips are followed. Click the link above to learn about the tips.

Cortisol: Steroid Hormone May Mean Higher Risk of COVID-19 Infection

06.19.2020 00:39 AM

Medical experts linked cortisol levels to risk of COVID-19 infection and the poor outcomes, including mortality, the hormone adds to the illness.

Potentially Life-Saving COVID-19 Inhaler Using Synairgen Drug to Carry Out Nationwide Trials in the UK

06.18.2020 22:11 PM

Researchers from the University of Southampton will be rolling out nationwide trails of their coronavirus inhaler together with Synairgen's SNG-001 drug to combat early symptoms of COVID-19. Scientists are hoping that their approach would offer immediate treatment to patients at home without the need of going to hospitals.

Dexamethasone: 69-Year-Old COVID-19 Survivor Claims the Wonder Drug Saved His Life

06.18.2020 21:05 PM

Peter Herring, 69, from Ely in Cambridgeshire, volunteered to take part in a new drug trial and was offered dexamethasone.

[WATCH] Scientists Develop ‘Nanosponges’ That Attract and Neutralize Coronavirus to Render Them Ineffective

06.18.2020 06:00 AM

Nanosponges cloaked in human lung and immune cells can attract and neutralize SARS-CoV-2, causing the virus to lose its ability to hijack host cells and prevent reproduction.

Beijing Coronavirus Second Wave Origin Baffled Experts: All the Bizaare Theories Including the Fish 'Salmon' Explored

06.18.2020 05:37 AM

The second wave of COVID-19 in Beijing was traced to a public market, yet authorities still don't know how the virus arrived after two months of no new reported cases.