COVID-19 Pandemic Is Over, US President Joe Biden Says; How Ready Are We to Live a Normal Life?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.19.2022 23:13 PM

Given how certain President Joe Biden declared the pandemic over, the question now is “how over is the pandemic?” Read to find out how ready we are for the new normal.

First Imported Monkeypox Case in China Recorded from Chongqing Municipality: Report

09.16.2022 23:06 PM

Mainland China reported its first case of the monkeypox virus from a patient overseas residing in the municipality of Chongqing. Read on the know the full story.

Digital Media Use May Be Linked to Negative Parenting Practices, Study Says

08.24.2022 04:26 AM

Caregivers consuming digital media to relax are more likely to engage in negative parenting practices. Read to know the severity is this effect on mental health.

Public Health Agency of Canada Tests Wastewater for Poliovirus, Encourages Parents to Get Kids Polio Vaccination Amid Re-Emergence

08.12.2022 22:41 PM

Canadian health officials are concerned that the pandemic has led children to miss routine immunizations, fueled vaccine hesitancy that leaves some vulnerable to polio that has infected a man in the US recently. Read the article to know more about this report.

WHO: Uncontrollable Monkeypox Outbreak Now a Global Public Health Emergency

07.07.2022 12:00 PM

WHO plans a meeting this month to decide if the highest alarm for global public health risk should be announced due to the rising cases of the monkeypox disease. Read more about the plans from the organization and the measures they laid out to prevent further outbreaks.

Retirement Homes Will Receive AI Robotic Companion Units "ElliQ" To Minimize Isolation Among Senior Citizens

06.23.2022 10:06 AM

The New York State launches AI-powered companion machines from Intuition Robotics that might help people in assisted living facilities who are at risk of experiencing impacts of isolation. Read more about the project and how the robots work.

Glucose Meter Developed as New COVID Antibody Test

06.17.2022 11:40 AM

Medical experts created a new COVID antibody test that is easy-to-use and more affordable than over-the-counter kits available today. Learn more about how the testing system works and how accurate are the results it produce.

4-Day Work Week Trial for Work-Life Balance Starts in United Kingdom With 70 Companies: How Will Extra Day Off Affect Employees?

06.07.2022 09:03 AM

More than 3,000 employees from 70 companies have joined the largest pilot test of a 4-day work week without a pay cut in the United Kingdom. Check out if this is effective in achieving a work-life balance.

New Strain of Coronavirus Detected in Swedish Rodent Black Voles

06.06.2022 09:00 AM

Uppsala University detected a new coronavirus circulating across a rodent species in Sweden. Read more about the novel coronavirus and what we know so far about the strain.

Melatonin Poisoning In Children Increased 6 Times From Previous Decade, Study Says

06.03.2022 00:34 AM

New research highlights the rise in melatonin poisoning in children, including a big jump during the pandemic. Continue reading to find out more.

Monkeypox: Is There Any Treatment to the Disease or Is It Another Pandemic to be Worried About?

05.27.2022 07:30 AM

Monkeypox has been spreading in many countries nowadays. Is this another pandemic we should worry about? Read to find out more about the possible treatment.

SARS-CoV-2 Test for Bats: Researchers Use Fecal Samples to Boost Understanding of How Viruses Spread Between Animals and Humans

05.23.2022 06:35 AM

SARS-CoV-2 test may soon fight the pandemic. Find out how the use of fecal samples from bats potentially contributes to the control of the spread of viruses.

US Gov’t COVID-19 Pandemic Response Includes $67-M Budget for Scripps Research

05.20.2022 02:01 AM

Scripps Research has been awarded funding of $67 million to lead a new pandemic preparedness center. Learn more about the government’s initiative here.

Alcohol Use Disorder: How the Pandemic Affected Rising Death Rates Among Young Adults Due to This Condition?

05.17.2022 04:00 AM

Research revealed that deaths involving alcohol use disorder significantly increased during the pandemic. Find out how the health crisis affects mortality.

Filoviridae Lloviu Virus Related to Ebola and Marburg Detected in Bats in Hungary: Should People Be Worried About It?

05.17.2022 01:02 AM

Lloviu virus from filoviridae related to Ebola virus and Marburg virus was detected in bats in Hungary, sparking fears of a new pandemic. Read on to learn more details.

Are We Ready for the 'New Normal'? Experts Warn Government Leaders, Heath Officials Against Living Life with COVID-19

05.10.2022 13:09 PM

Experts have warned the US government, including health officials against national strategies for a ‘new normal life with COVID-19. Learn more about it here.

Hospitalization During COVID-19 Pandemic in US Linked to Antimicrobial Resistance Increase

04.26.2022 05:15 AM

A comprehensive study of hospitalizations in the US during the COVID pandemic revealed an alarming surge of antibiotic-resistant infection cases. Learn more about the association between the coronavirus pandemic and the increase in antimicrobial resistance.

Why Homeless Mortality Rate in America Doubled During Pandemic

04.20.2022 07:30 AM

The US faces a new challenge, as the death rate of homeless populations increased over the past few years of the pandemic. Read more about a portion of the homeless mortality rate carried out in California.

Yusaku Maezawa Who Looked for Life Partner to the Moon Acquires “Lovot,” Believing Robots Can Be Romantic Partners

04.11.2022 05:01 AM

Zozotown owner Yusaku Maezawa recently bought robotics startup Groove X. Read about the reason behind the billionaire's interest over the industry.

Next Pandemic Could Come from Fungi, Here's Why

04.07.2022 07:32 AM

Experts monitor fungal infections that are prevalent in COVID-19 patients and recovering groups. Read on to know more about fungal infections, and how they pose threat as the cause of the next pandemic.

Over 4,000 Disinfection Robots Set for Sell or Rent This Year, Here’s How It Works

03.31.2022 04:52 AM

Autonomous service robots are now increasing, partly due to the risks of pandemic, in recent years. Check these new robotic units in South Korea that focuses on disinfecting establishments.