WHO Releases Global Data on Top Cause of Death Over Last 20 Years

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.11.2020 05:00 AM

Heart disease and other non-communicable diseases now account for seven of the world’s top 10 causes of death.

Emergency Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended by FDA Advisory Committee

12.10.2020 20:07 PM

On Thursday, the FDA Vaccines Committee recommended the approval for the emergency use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, which would generate a massive distribution initiative.

US-Wide Pandemic Study Shows COVID-19's Complicated Impact Beyond Respiratory System

12.10.2020 17:00 PM

Pneumonia and respiratory failure are among the most frequent complications among those who got COVID-19 infections.

What's In a Rule Breaker's Mind in Terms of Following COVID-19 Restrictions?

12.10.2020 07:00 AM

COVID-19 restrictions are in place to protect people but a rule breaker may have something different in mind. What could possibly motivate them not to follow the rules?

Why Is COVID-19 So Much More Infectious Than Others? A 'Spike' Turns Out to Be the Cause

12.09.2020 19:00 PM

Experts continue to compare COVID-19 to MERS and SARS. The COVID-19 outbreak that emerged in China has infected millions of people and killed thousands worldwide.

Droplets Could Travel More Than Two Meters When Expelled

12.09.2020 12:00 PM

Staying two meters away from each other might not be far enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19 from coughs and sneezes.

Great Apes Are Prone To Getting COVID-19 Infection, Here’s How Researchers Are Protecting Them

12.09.2020 11:00 AM

Humans studying and caring for the apes are taking extra precautions to prevent COVID-19 infection from spreading, including its unidentified impacts.

Face Shields Alone Can't Stop COVID-19; Should Experts Develop New Shields?

12.09.2020 10:00 AM

Plastic visors are commonly used to shield individuals from the coronavirus in restaurants, pubs and barber shops. Are face shields enough to defend you from COVID-19?

NASA's Initial Observation From Space Shows Pandemic's Positive Impact on Environment

12.09.2020 09:00 AM

NASA map reveals one global change since the COVID-19 lockdown. What does a pandemic-free year look like? NASA's new model intended to address the issue, exposing the coronavirus lockdown's impact on the environment.

Even With Vaccines People Still Need to Wear Face Masks

12.09.2020 08:00 AM

Vaccines may protect people from getting the virus, but experts claim that people should continue wearing face masks.

This New Nanomaterial COVID -19 Test Only Takes 5 Minutes

12.08.2020 22:00 PM

COVID-19 RNA in a specimen can be identified in 10 minutes in a way that does not need qualified workers to interpret.

‘Maskne’: How it Occurs and What to Do to Prevent It

12.08.2020 05:00 AM

Maskne is a "dermatological condition - a portmanteau of 'mask' and 'acne,'" affecting people regardless of age and skin type.

Modern Pandemic Tracking Framework, Rolled-Out

12.07.2020 13:00 PM

Experts roll out the first dynamic global surveillance system in 195 countries, including the U.S. A modern global tracking framework for COVID-19 has been established that can dynamically track not just where the virus is now but where it is traveling, how soon it will arrive, and if the pace it is accelerating.

Experts Decode How Airflow in Cars May Affect COVID-19 Transmission

12.06.2020 11:00 AM

It's not as easy to spread COVID-19 from one person to another in your home or backyard. But it's a whole different game in the car.

COVID-19 Vaccine to Generate $466 Billion in Economic Benefits

12.04.2020 19:00 PM

Experts estimate that 10 developing countries could escape economic danger worth at least $153 billion if they would have ample access to vaccinations.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Antibody Will Be Effective For at Least 3 Months

12.04.2020 08:00 AM

The researchers suggest that Moderna vaccine can provide "reliable humoral immunity" against COVID-19 for three months.

Nano-Probes to Give Accurate, Faster and Cheaper COVID-19 Test

12.03.2020 23:00 PM

Nanoengineers developed new and improved probes that could easily validate rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tests for COVID-19 worldwide.

Moderna Planning to Start Testing Its COVID-19 Vaccine on Children

12.03.2020 07:00 AM

Drug manufacturer Moderna announced yesterday it would soon start examining its COVID-19 vaccine on children aged 12 to 17.

Radio Broadcasts Bouncing Back in Popularity Due to COVID-19

12.02.2020 23:00 PM

During the coronavirus pandemic and crisis situations, radio has been proven to be the medium of reference.

Hydrogen Peroxide-Based Disinfectants Against COVID-19 May Cause Pollution

12.02.2020 17:00 PM

Cleaning surfaces indoors using hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants may cause pollution in the air and posture health risks.

UK May Be the First Country to Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine

12.02.2020 10:00 AM

This raises the prospect of immunizations in the UK starting weeks ahead of the rest of Europe. Britain is expected to be the pioneering western country to authorize a COVID-19 vaccine, raising the prospect of immunizations starting weeks ahead of the rest of Europe.