Philippines Studying Coconut Oil as Potential COVID-19 Treatment

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.09.2020 11:11 AM

Researchers from the Philippines are looking to study the virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a possible treatment for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Chinese Researchers Claim Evidence of COVID-19 on Imported Frozen Fish & Food Packaging

09.09.2020 07:50 AM

Chinese researchers find evidence of coronavirus surviving on chilled salmon for more than a week. Despite the lack of studies, evidence, and organizations saying that this way of transmission is highly unlikely, authorities continue to inspect imported products and packaging.

Experts Warn Singing Happy Birthday Increases Risk of COVID-19 Transmission

09.08.2020 08:30 AM

COVID-19 may be spread through singing the "Happy Birthday" song, says the expert as pronouncing the consonants "P" and "B" releases large infectious droplets.

Young People Are Missing Out on Important Life Events Due to COVID-19

09.07.2020 22:18 PM

Missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime event can be devastating especially for young people during this pandemic.

3-Year Ban on Parties May Be Necessary to Avoid Spreading COVID-19

09.07.2020 07:50 AM

A spike in coronavirus cases has been associated with parties, large gatherings, and other super-spreading events. Experts encourage the public to continue following public health and safety guidelines.

Why COVID-19 Tests Are Inaccurate and the Role Dead Viral Cells Play

09.05.2020 08:20 AM

Experts believe that a cut-off point for viral cultures needs to be determined since those with dead coronavirus remnants are still testing positive.

Experts Warn Next Pandemic Could Come Any Moment and Call for Immediate Prevention Efforts From Governments

09.04.2020 08:20 AM

The COVID-19 is not yet done wreaking havoc to the world and yet experts said that new ones are coming that could originate from animals. They urge governments to invest heavily in preventive measures to avoid history from repeating itself.

GSK, Sanofi to Start Human Trials for Protein-Based COVID-19 Vaccine

09.03.2020 09:00 AM

Multinational pharma giants GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Sanofi are set to start the human trial phase of their protein-based COVID-19 vaccine.

Good Samaritan in New Jersey Gives Away Free Food, Why Do Some People Feel the Need to Help Others?

09.01.2020 08:30 AM

A man in New Jersey has set out a donation campaign to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. As time went by, more and more people are donating, which leads to his garage turning into a full-fledged free food pantry.

Researchers Demonstrate New Portable and Point-of-Care COVID-19 Test Kit

09.01.2020 08:20 AM

Researchers from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign demonstrated the prototype for a portable, point-of-care COVID-19 molecular test kit.

CDC Death Count Accuracy Misinterpreted

09.01.2020 07:30 AM

In the United States, a misinterpretation of Covid-19 deaths have been clarified by experts. With Labor Day a week away, the public is encouraged to avoid mass gatherings which have been associated with many coronavirus infections.

Fecal Analysis in Wastewater Helped Stop the Spread of COVID-19 at the University of Arizona

08.29.2020 23:47 PM

Researchers at the University of Arizona claim to have prevented a coronavirus outbreak on their campus through wastewater analysis, tracking down students who have COVID-19.

LG Unveils PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier

08.27.2020 23:26 PM

South Korean multinational electronics company LG unveils its own wearable air purifier ahead of the upcoming IFA press conference in Berlin, which will open on September 3.

How Safe Is Getting a Massage This Pandemic? Here's What Experts Have to Say

08.27.2020 21:25 PM

The CDC has released guidelines on how to stay as safe as possible as we go about our everyday life. Unfortunately, getting a massage is not included in their list, but that does not mean it is not safe. Experts try to weigh in on the risks of COVID-19 in getting those knots massaged out.

5 Ways COVID-19 Has Affected the Food Industry

08.26.2020 21:39 PM

Here are some ways that the pandemic has affected the supply chain of food around the world. When the world was on lockdown, supermarkets have run empty due to high demand.

Israel Developed New Device That Detects COVID-19 in Just 30 Seconds by Smelling a Person's Breath

08.24.2020 22:05 PM

Previous studies have trained dogs to smell COVID-19 and are now considered as the gold standard for detecting COVID-19 through smell. Now a new device developed in Israel could also detect whether a person is likely to have Covid-19 by ‘smelling’ their breath.

Hong Kong Scientists Report Their First COVID-19 Reinfection

08.24.2020 21:08 PM

A healthy man in his 30s has contracted the coronavirus again, about four and a half months after he was first diagnosed with the contagious disease, Hong Kong scientists report Monday, August 24.

COVID-19 Update: New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown

08.24.2020 08:20 AM

The New Zealand metropolitan Auckland is set to extend its lockdown until 11:59 PM Sunday, August 30, according to Prime Minister (PM) Jacinda Ardern.

Genome Sequencing Tells Us the Auckland Outbreak Is a Single Cluster — Except for One Case

08.22.2020 13:00 PM

Genome sequencing — mapping the genetic sequences of the virus from confirmed COVID-19 cases in a bid to track its spread — is now an integral part of New Zealand’s coronavirus response. It is providing greater certainty in identifying clusters and helps focus the investigations of contact tracers.

Convalescent Plasma Donation Fights Conflict With 40-Year Restriction on Blood Donation

08.22.2020 08:40 AM

The call for convalescent plasma donation to possibly treat COVID-19 comes into focus on what others call a discriminatory blood and plasma donation practices. A federal restriction four decades ago has prevented people with HIV to donate blood or plasma.

Risks and Considerations in Choosing Child Care Services This COVID-19 Pandemic

08.21.2020 12:05 PM

Even before the pandemic, parents were already having a hard time choosing the best child care for their kids. Now with the ongoing pandemic, it has become harder as it is no longer a matter of logistics or finances but also taking the risk of getting infected with COVID-19 into consideration.