Ebola Virus Confirmed in Guinea

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.15.2021 02:05 AM

A leading health official in the West African nation recently said Guinea had entered an "Ebola 'epidemic situation' with seven confirmed cases," including three fatalities.

For Some People, COVID-19 Might Spread Through Eating

01.24.2021 19:28 PM

The Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers recently said some people might be in danger of COVID-19 infection in an extraordinary way. . . and that's by eating food.

Why Does a Negative COVID-19 Test Do Not Guarantee That You Are Not Infected?

01.19.2021 21:56 PM

A COVID-19 test does not guarantee that a person is 100% free from the virus because tests can sometimes give a false negative result.

COVID-19 Can Cause Terrible Damage To The Brain, Autopsies Reveal

01.07.2021 22:50 PM

COVID-19 is persistently infecting more people, and scientists are getting a closer look at autopsies' revelation of the "strange and frightening damage" the disease can inflict on human bodies.

COVID-19 Mutation Not More Fatal But Can Contribute to Rising Number of Deaths

01.04.2021 17:00 PM

B.1.1.7, the new COVID-19 strain's mutation, might not be more fatal but it is "believed to be responsible" for the increasing number of cases.

The Most Effective Control Policies for COVID-19 Examined

12.30.2020 18:00 PM

With the entry of effective vaccines for the COVID-19 virus, the end of this global health crisis is said to be on the horizon, although the virus keeps on spreading in the short term.

Louisville Zoo’s NeCee is the Latest Large Cat Confirmed to Have Coronavirus

12.12.2020 08:00 AM

NeeCee, a five-year-old female snow leopard at the Louisville Zoo, has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, a type of coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in humans.

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.

How Long Do COVID-19 Symptoms Appear After Exposure?

12.07.2020 09:00 AM

When exposed to a COVID-19 positive person, how long does it take for symptoms to appear? COVID-19 symptoms present itself in many ways and some of the infected people do not show any symptoms at all.

Scientists Uncover Approach That Could Reverse Age-Related Vision Loss

12.05.2020 06:00 AM

Scientists recently made some impressive developments in the field of age-related diseases. Scientists recently made some impressive developments in the field of age-related diseases.

How Do Epithelial Cells Protect the Skin From Viruses?

11.30.2020 08:00 AM

A certain protein in the epithelial cells recognizes a nucleic acid that is formed when the virus comes into contact and induces the cells to create an inflammatory response.

Awareness on the Impact of Climate Change on the Spread of Infectious Diseases

11.26.2020 06:00 AM

Understanding how climate inconsistency impacts the spread of diseases is essential for both researchers and the general public.

Can You Reuse Surgical Masks? Single-Use Raises Environmental Concerns

11.25.2020 05:00 AM

The issue of throwing surgical masks after a single use has prompted scientists to ask if these masks could be reused.

Research Team Discovers Coronaviruses Closely Related to COVID-19 Virus in Japan and Cambodia

11.24.2020 06:00 AM

Scientists recently discovered a type of coronavirus almost related to SARS-CoV-2 in "horseshoe bats stored in a freezer in Cambodia."

Will Plans To Deliberately Infect People With COVID-19 Have To Push Through?

11.23.2020 13:00 PM

Researchers are arguing whether planned challenge tests are still needed. During the onset of this current global health crisis, tens of thousands of young volunteer participants offered to risk their health by allowing scientists to intentionally infect them with SARS-CoV-2, with the hope of accelerating the hunt for an effective cure or vaccine.

Mouthwash Can Eliminate COVID-19 in 30 Seconds in the Lab, Scientists Continue Testing Its Efficacy in Patients

11.18.2020 04:00 AM

Laboratory tests recently found that mouthwash can eliminate coronavirus within 30 seconds of exposure to it.

CDC Announced Deadly Hemorrhagic Fever Can Now Spread Between People

11.17.2020 12:00 PM

The deadly hemorrhagic fever with Ebola-like symptoms has resurfaced, and experts said that this animal virus can now spread between people.

Chicken Antibodies in Warding Off COVID-19 Infections On Humans

11.12.2020 11:00 AM

A clinical test has started in Australia to find out if nasal drops containing chicken antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 can provide provisional protection.

Wearing Face Mask Protects Yourself From COVID-19 and Not Only Others

11.12.2020 06:30 AM

In an updated scientific brief issued early this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasized, wearing a mask protects the one wearing it, and not just other people, from COVID-19.

SARS-Cov-2 Can Survive on Surfaces for up to 28 Days, Says New Study

10.12.2020 08:50 AM

A new study suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can remain infectious for 28 days on surfaces like phone screens and banknotes.

Newly Discovered Virus Suggest That German Measles Might've Come From Animals

10.08.2020 07:40 AM

Two newly discovered viruses, identified as relatives to the rubella virus that causes German measles, were found in animals- suggesting that rubella originally came from animals before infecting humans.