UV Light Degrades 96% of Coronavirus in a Matter of 3 Seconds, Says Signify

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.17.2020 11:54 AM

Researchers from Boston University said that the UV light made by Signify could "degrade" coronavirus in a laboratory setting in a matter of few seconds.

Zoos Forced Shut Down Due to Pandemic May Have to Euthanize Animals

06.17.2020 09:23 AM

Zoo animals might need to be euthanized if they cannot be rehomed as sites can no longer afford animal welfare.

Anti-Hepatitis C Defense System Used to Treat COVID-19, Scientists Say

06.17.2020 08:08 AM

Scientists believe that a genetic analysis of the immune system's defense mechanism against hepatitis C can be used for coronavirus vaccine development.

Fears Over Coronavirus Transmission Affecting Pet Fishes As They Unintentionally Suffer From Alcohol Poisoning

06.17.2020 08:03 AM

Fish pet owners are unknowingly putting their pets in danger by sticking their hands in fish tanks after applying hand sanitizer. Cases of alcohol poisoning in pet fishes have been increasing, prompting concerned pet store staff to educate their customers.

[Watch Simulation] Coronavirus Droplets Can Still Spread Within 4 Meters and Even With the Face Mask on: Study

06.17.2020 01:09 AM

Physical distancing and wearing a surgical face mask reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection, yet saliva remains complex especially for those with a mild cough.

[Coronavirus] Turbulence From Toilet Bowl Creates Large Plume of Potentially Infectious Air Harmful for Its Next Visitor: Study

06.17.2020 00:45 AM

Flushing a toilet can generate a cloud of aerosol droplets that may carry infectious coronavirus particles. The toilet plume can linger in the air long enough to be inhaled by a shared toilet’s next user.

JUST IN: “Game-Changer” COVID-19 Blood Test Detects Coronavirus in 98% of Cases Even in Asymptomatic Patients

06.16.2020 21:47 PM

Birmingham University will be sending off its "game-changer" COVID-19 blood test, which is said to spot 98% of coronavirus. What's more, is that researchers say it could detect the virus even in asymptomatic patients. Click the link above to learn more.

Berzosertib: Protein-Targeting Drug Used to Treat Cancer May Have Same Effect on Coronavirus

06.16.2020 06:56 AM

Medical experts have their attention on a protein-targeting drug, berzosertib, which is currently being used to clinical trials with ovarian cancer patients. They see the drug's potential in treating coronavirus patients as well.

Doctors Puzzled Over Why Seemingly Healthy COVID-19 Patients Suffer Peculiar Symptoms For Months

06.16.2020 03:11 AM

Basic coronavirus symptoms have been determined by doctors and have been government guidelines for months since the virus outbreak. However, a certain percentage of patients have shown peculiar symptoms which remain a mystery to medical experts.

UK's Second Coronavirus Vaccine That Could Only Cost Less Than $4 Per Dose Will Start Human Trials on Wednesday

06.15.2020 10:22 AM

The UK's second coronavirus vaccine candidate will go into human trials this week. According to researchers from Imperial College London, if deemed effective and safe, the vaccine would be made available to the public at a very affordable price.

Expert Warns Pakistan Could Reach 1 Million Coronavirus Cases by the End of July: Here's Why

06.15.2020 09:41 AM

Hospitals across Pakistan are at or near capacity with the growing number of cases because people are ignoring rules on social distancing.

This Is Why You Need to Ensure Your Pharmacy Vaccinations Are Properly Documented Before COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives

06.15.2020 06:46 AM

Pharmacist-administered vaccinations were observed to be under-reporting immunization records. Health authorities express the effect that incomplete records may have when the coronavirus vaccine becomes available.

Senior Scientists Question WHO-commissioned Study on Social Distance Guidelines

06.14.2020 23:15 PM

A recent study regarding physical distancing is being criticized by senior scientists. Commissioned by the World Health Organization, scientists question the absolute figured claimed in the publication.

Mental Health: Depression and Anxiety Overwhelm Students During the Coronavirus Pandemic

06.13.2020 07:34 AM

Students with depression and anxiety have been overwhelmed by the pandemic as 83% of surveyed individuals' mental health has gotten worse due to closed campuses and lockdown.

SpFN US Army’s Coronavirus Vaccine Contender to Start Human Trials This Month

06.13.2020 07:00 AM

The U.S. Army’s coronavirus vaccine contender was chosen to start human trials as early as this month. After giving off favorable results in mice studies, SpFN will be tried on humans to determine its safety and efficiency before being considered for public use.

COVID-19 Second Wave: It's Arriving Fast While Nations Are Still Overcoming the First

06.13.2020 05:59 AM

Many countries are still overcoming the first wave of the coronavirus as lockdown restrictions have lifted. However, some are already facing the second wave faster than anticipated.

Some Forms of Common Cold May Give COVID-19 Immunity Lasting up to 17 Years, New Research Suggests

06.12.2020 08:04 AM

Several scientific journals agree on the essential role of helper T cells not only in immunity against coronavirus but in developing a vaccine.

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

06.11.2020 11:39 AM

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

06.10.2020 07:30 AM

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

06.10.2020 06:27 AM

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

06.10.2020 01:12 AM

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.