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

MEDICINE & HEALTH 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.

Legionnaires' Disease with COVID-19-like Symptoms Poses New Threat Post Lockdown

06.12.2020 01:02 AM

Experts are worried that an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease could be a by-product of coronavirus lockdowns as office buildings are emptied when people started working from home

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.

WHO Official Backtracks Claim on 'Very Rare' Asymptomatic Transmission Amid Backlash

06.10.2020 00:13 AM

Maria van Kerkhove, an infectious disease epidemiologist and the COVID-19 technical lead for the WHO, tried to clear "misunderstandings" about her statements on Monday, claiming that it is very rare for asymptomatic people to spread the virus.

Gilead’s Remdesivir Prevents Lung Damage in Monkeys, Adding to Its Long List of Successful Findings

06.09.2020 22:41 PM

Gilead's drug for coronavirus, remdesivir, once again shows its potential after a clinical trial reveals that it prevents lung damage in monkeys. Additionally, the results of the trial showed that the monkeys had minimal damage to their lungs in comparison with the control group.

New Study Repurposes Cancer Immunotherapy Tools to Identify Targets for COVID-19 Vaccine

06.09.2020 12:32 PM

Scientists claim that tools used in cancer immunotherapies could also be used to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus in a new study. By using the same method in eliciting an immune response against cancer cells, the researchers believe that by using the approach, a resulting vaccine would protect COVID-19.

'Mind-Altering' Antibiotic Levofloxacin Blamed for Death of COVID-19 Forensic Expert Patient Who Jumped Off the Window

06.09.2020 07:40 AM

Natalya Shcherbakova, a 45-year-old woman died after jumping off the window of her hospital room on the 5th floor. Being admitted for COVID-19, her family blames the antibiotic levofloxacin, which was used in her treatment. They claim it 'made her suicidal' and altered her mental well-being. Click the link above to read more.

PAC-MAN vs COVID-19 - Scientists Are Developing Gene-Targeting Technology to Beat the Virus

06.08.2020 08:42 AM

Scientists collaborate using a cell delivery system and an enzyme structure called PAC-MAN, hoping to beat coronavirus.

[Watch] Dogs Can Tell If You Have Coronavirus by Smelling Your Armpit: Here's the Breed That Does It Best

06.08.2020 08:00 AM

Scientists train canines, including Belgian Shepherds, to detect coronavirus pathogens in infected patients.

Vitamin K Found in Some Cheeses Could Help Fight Covid-19, Study Suggests

06.06.2020 00:45 AM

Scientists claim that Vitamin K could help prevent COVID-19. The vitamin can be found naturally in some cheeses, spinach, and eggs. Click the link above to learn more.

Pinpointing Individuals at Risk of Death from COVID-19 a Possibility for Nanotechnology: Michigan State University Scientist Says

06.05.2020 07:00 AM

A scientist from Michigan State University claims that nanotechnology can help in today's COVID-19 pandemic. Morteza Mahmoudi believes that it could diagnose, assess health risks, and lower death rates associated with coronavirus. Click the link above to learn more.

Testicles Can Suffer Damage From Coronavirus Without Actual Infection, Study Says

06.04.2020 05:09 AM

Scientists uncover in new research that coronavirus could damage the testicles even without an actual infection. Previous studies have suggested that testicles could be reservoirs for the virus due to the presence of the protein ACE2, which is known to be where the virus clings.

Updated Autopsy Reveals George Floyd Had Coronavirus: So What Now? How Will It Affect the Investigation?

06.04.2020 02:48 AM

A new detailed autopsy report goes into detail of George Floyd's cause of death. Is coronavirus it?

UK Researchers Run 'Liberate' Trial to Test Ibuprofen as COVID-19 Drug Despite Controversies

06.04.2020 00:06 AM

Amidst controversies surrounding ibuprofen, a group of researchers from the UK, is pushing through with a clinical trial to prove that the drug could be beneficial for coronavirus patients. The trial called Liberate aims to determine if the medication could treat breathing difficulties in patients with COVID-19.

Next on Gilead's Agenda: Inhaled Remdesivir and Other User-Friendly Versions of the Drug

06.03.2020 10:46 AM

Gilead Sciences just finished its phase 3 trials for remdesivir, and the results have been positive. As for the next step, the company seeks to explore making inhaled versions of the drug for early treatment of COVID-19 as well as easier treatment at home.

Couples Wanting to Get Intimate Should Wear Masks While Doing the Deed, Harvard Scientists Say

06.02.2020 21:02 PM

Harvard University researchers caution people to use special precautions even when having sex during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. They advise avoiding kissing, taking a shower before and after having intercourse, and also wearing masks while doing the deed.