SARS-CoV-2 Infection Can Block Pain, Opening up Unexpected New Possibilities for Research Into Pain Relief Medication

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.21.2020 21:53 PM

By studying what causes the excitability of nerve cells to change, we can begin to unravel how chronic pain becomes established. This also allows us to design ways to mute this conversation to blunt or stop chronic pain.

Pancreatic Cancer: Taking Icons, Celebrities, and Thousands of Americans

09.20.2020 08:00 AM

Civil rights icon and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away Friday, September 18, due to complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer, sparking renewed public curiosity in the disease.

Sarcasm, Impatience, and Other Signs of Hostility Linked to Increased Deaths From Heart Attacks

09.15.2020 08:00 AM

A new study shows that patients exhibiting hostile behavior could be facing increased risks of death after their second heart attack.

First Case of Parasitic Soft Ticks Reported in New Jersey

09.11.2020 09:10 AM

Researchers confirm the first case of tick species associated with bats in New Jersey. This raises concern over the diseases the parasite is potentially carrying as it can bite humans too.

New Air Purifier, AirSoap, Claims to Kill Viruses HEPA Filters Can't

09.11.2020 00:47 AM

PhoneSoap, an electronics company manufacturing ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizers, has unveiled its new AirSoap air purifier and claims to capture and filter particles HEPA filters can't.

Florida Boy Dies After Contracting Brain-Eating Amoeba From Lake

09.10.2020 23:19 PM

A brain-eating amoeba killed the 13-year-old boy days after swimming at a campground in Florida. A brain-eating amoeba, scientifically known as Naegleria fowleri, killed a 13-year-old boy named Tanner Lake Wall in Florida.

Passing Out Drunk Could Double Risks of Dementia

09.10.2020 08:40 AM

A new study warns that losing consciousness from alcoholic excess, or passing out drunk, may double risks of developing dementia later in life.

Sitting and Other Sedentary Behaviors Increase Risks of Diseases

09.08.2020 22:39 PM

Too much sitting is bad for the health, and so does lying down to work as they increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and mortality.

Coconut Oil Acts As a Natural Antibiotic and Helps Boost Immunity

09.07.2020 08:00 AM

Coconut oil is recognized by Ayurveda for over 4,000 years as a healthy oil because of its antimicrobial properties and helping modulate a person's immunity.

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.

Woman Severely Burned After Hand Sanitizer Caught Fire and Exploded

09.04.2020 23:44 PM

Hand sanitizer exploded after it got caught on fire when the mother of three tried to light a candle. She lost her home due to the fire and now needs reconstructive surgery.

Should Daylight Saving Time Be Canceled?

09.03.2020 09:40 AM

Daylight saving time (DST) saves electricity but at the expense of human health. Some states are in favor of DST all year-round while sleep experts believe it should be canceled.

Man Struck by Lightning Saved by His Crocs, What are the Chances?

09.01.2020 08:40 AM

A man from Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada was struck by lightning one August evening, blowing his rubber Crocs away from his feet last August 17.

Gene Therapy in Dogs Shows Progress for Krabbe Disease Treatment

08.27.2020 08:40 AM

An effective gene therapy for Krabbe disease treatment in dogs might lead to a potential approach for the same disease in human children, a new study suggests.

World's Largest Ovarian Tumor Weighing 112 Pounds Successfully Removed From A Woman in India

08.23.2020 22:23 PM

The 52-year-old woman had no idea that a tumor was already growing inside her as she initially complained of her ballooning weight that reached 238lbs. The operation took three hours to successfully remove the tumor.

An Injectable Drug Can Block HIV From Entering Cells

08.23.2020 07:30 AM

A team of scientists led by the University of Utah has developed a new injectable drug that can reportedly block HIV from entering cells.

Educational Attainment Affects the Risk of Dementia

08.11.2020 06:40 AM

Dementia is one of the worst cognitive declines that older adults suffer from. A recent study links the risk of cognitive decline to how much formal education people have received from childhood to early adulthood.

WATCH: Simple Experiment Reveals the Best Face Mask Against Droplets

08.10.2020 08:00 AM

In the search for the best face mask to shield you against droplets, there is a simple test according to a new proof-of-concept devised by scientists.

What is Low-Level Depression?

08.06.2020 08:00 AM

Depression affects millions of people around the world, including Michelle Obama, who recently opened about low-level depression in her new podcast. General treatment of low-level depression comes in three phases.

Fighting Obesity is Not About Cutting Calories

08.05.2020 09:10 AM

Why do obese people struggle to lose weight? Stigmas against obesity caused Canada to update their guidelines so that obesity treatment will no longer shame people but rather focus on the roots of the chronic illness.

Got 'Mylk?' Top 5 Milk Alternatives for Better Health

08.04.2020 08:40 AM

Milk sales have significantly increased since lockdown, but health experts warn against consuming too much dairy. Here are some of the best milk alternatives, or 'mylk.'