Coronavirus Can Live in Dust For a Month; Is It Transmissible?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.15.2021 04:10 AM

Experts say coronavirus may last up to a month in the dust. But results did not indicate that the virus can be transmitted to humans through dust.

Coronavirus Effects to Mental Health: Experts Link 6 Eating Disorders to Pandemic

04.14.2021 06:59 AM

Experts say one of the fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased incidences of eating disorders among the general population.

Budesonite: Can This Asthma Drug Speed Up Coronavirus Recovery at Home?

04.12.2021 21:15 PM

A British study shows that budesonide, a cheap generic drug they can take at home, will make COVID-19 recovery less miserable.

US Suicide Data Dropped in 2020 Amid Coronavirus Pandemic; What's The Catch?

04.10.2021 23:46 PM

There were 2,677 fewer suicide deaths in the United States last year, according to preliminary data.

Does Blood Type Affect Person's Risk of Getting Coronavirus? New Study Refutes Theory

04.05.2021 22:28 PM

New study shows that there is no link between coronavirus severity and hospitalization and blood type.

Russia Creates COVID-19 Vaccine For Pets; How Effective Is It?

04.02.2021 23:12 PM

Russia announced Wednesday it registered what it said was the world’s first coronavirus vaccine for animals.

This $2 Test Can Accurately Detect COVID-19 Antibodies in an Hour

03.29.2021 22:40 PM

Researchers at the University of Toronto created a new COVID-19 serology test to detect coronavirus antibodies in one hour.

Copper Foam As Filter Material for Masks and Air Cleaners Possible?

03.25.2021 07:47 AM

At the height of the global coronavirus pandemic, face masks have become a part of daily life. Researchers are now looking into a new material - from copper foams - that is durable and can potentially filter out microbes.

US Microbiologists See Limited SARS-CoV-2 Mutations, Need Funds to Stop New Infections

03.25.2021 04:53 AM

US microbiologists are seeing a drop in new adaptations of the SARS-CoV-2 variants that should lead to a slowdown of fresh mutations.

Nose-Only Coronavirus Mask: Do We Still Need to Cover Our Mouths to Prevent COVID-19?

03.25.2021 01:54 AM

Researchers unveiled a new nose mask that could be worn under a full mask with similar behind-the-ears straps.

COVID-19 Lockdown Positive and Negative Effects of Stay-At Home Orders

03.24.2021 02:12 AM

After 12 months and a huge amount of data, here are the positive and negative effects of coronavirus lockdowns.

Breakthrough Cases: There's a Slim Chance That Vaccinated People Can Get Infected With COVID-19

03.23.2021 22:55 PM

Breakthrough cases are rare but expected to happen. They remind the public that wearing face masks while the virus is still circulating is still important.

COVID-19 Lessen Symptoms: Injecting Men With Female Hormone Could Help Reduce Severe Coronavirus Illness

03.22.2021 05:41 AM

The latest study shows that injecting men with a female hormone called progesterone helped reduce serious illness from COVID-19.

Merck Anti-Viral Pill Shows Promise in Reducing COVID-19 Viral Levels

03.09.2021 02:53 AM

Antiviral drug Molnupiravir is under study as a possible cure for COVID-19. Experts say it works similarly to Tamiflu, a medication is often given to reduce the severity of the flu.

CDC Adds Three New Common Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine; Are These Harmful?

03.08.2021 01:27 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its list of COVID-19 vaccine side effects, adding three conditions that may occur following the jab.

Are Face Masks Safe to Use During Intense Exercise? Here's What Experts Say

03.08.2021 00:49 AM

The Italian researchers found mask use is safe 'even during maximal exercise.' However, face mask use led to 'a slight reduction' in the volunteers' performance.

Dutch Artist Installs Artificial Sun With Ultraviolet Light on Public Spaces; Will It "Clean" Coronavirus?

03.06.2021 23:18 PM

Urban Sun aims to combat the negative impact of social isolation by cleaning public spaces of the coronavirus through ultraviolet (UV) light.

COVID-19 Vaccine Do's and Don'ts After Getting Vaccinated

03.05.2021 02:59 AM

Here are some things to be aware of, as well as some steps to take before getting vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out throughout the United States.

Runners Should Wear Face Masks While Jogging in Busy Public Places, Experts Says

03.02.2021 23:31 PM

A leading expert from the University of Oxford said that runners should wear face masks when jogging in busy public places as they could transmit coronavirus to other people.

COVID-19 Brazil Variant More Infectious by up to 61%; Is It Capable of Evading Natural Immunity?

03.02.2021 20:07 PM

To get the pandemic under control, experts are asking for further genetic sequencing of emerging variants like P1.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine: Big 'Real World' Test With Nearly 1.2M Participants Claim Vaccine Is 94% Effective

02.27.2021 22:44 PM

Most data on Pfizer's efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines have come under controlled conditions in clinical trials. However, a new claims the vaccine is likely a strong protective benefit against infection