UNICEF Joins DRC Authorities in Combating Ebola Virus; New Case Reported Since Declaration of End of Epidemic in May

Medicine & Technology Oct 09, 2021

UNICEF announced it is currently in partnership and working with the Democratic Health Republic of Congo authorities following a report of an occurrence of a new case of Ebola virus in the northern part of the country.

Wisdom Teeth Mystery in Adults Unveiled: Why It Takes So Long to Grow

Oct 08, 2021

Research shows that the reason why wisdom teeth emerge upon reaching adulthood is because of the slow growth of the jaw that frees up a bit of space for the molars to emerge.

Dengue Fever: New Study Reveals Discovery of the First-Ever Treatment for the Virus

Oct 07, 2021

A new study recently revealed it may have finally discovered a new therapeutics, the first-ever in the field of medicine, for dengue fever.

Inflammation Treatment: Scientists Find Hope in Tiny Bubbles That Can Be Used to Deliver Drugs Inside the Body

Oct 07, 2021

Researchers at Karolinska Institute have recently shown that tiny bubbles can transmit protein drugs for treating inflammation, an infection resulting from various diseases.

NHS to Release First Ever Sickle Cell Disease Treatment After 20 Years

Oct 05, 2021

The NHS has announced that thousands of patients in England will get a “revolutionary” life-changing medication therapy for sickle cell disease.

Constipation Drug Could Help Boost Memory in Just 6 Days; Study Reveals How It Can Help One Think More Clearly

Oct 04, 2021

An existing constipation drug may help boost one's ability to think more clearly in just a few days, according to recently published research.

Greenspaces Near Schools and Homes: Research Shows the Role of Nature in Keeping Children Healthy

Oct 03, 2021

A massive review of data from almost 300 studies recently showed how nature is playing a vital role in children's health and well being.

Ebola and HIV Antiviral Drug Found in Genes of Monkeys and Mice

Oct 02, 2021

Researchers form the University of Utah and Rockefeller University discovered a gene variant found in New World Monkeys and Mice that prevents viruses such as Ebola and HIV from escaping infected cells and spreading throughout the human body.

Health Benefits of Spending More Time Outdoors; Research Reveals Daily Fix of Sunshine Enhances Mood, Sleep, Lowers Depression Risk

Oct 01, 2021

Having a daily fix of sunshine could help enhance one's overall health, with a new study linking time spent outdoors with improved mood, better sleep, and lower depression risk for a lifetime.

Common Cold, Influenza Detectors: How Do These 'Smart' Gadgets Spot a Person with Viral Infection?

Sep 30, 2021

A new study recently suggested that "smart gadgets" such as Apple watches and Fitbits, among others can be used to spot if a person has viral infection days before they become infectious.

Fake Pills That Look Like Authentic May Be Fatal; Warning Released for Adderall, Vicodin, and Others

Sep 29, 2021

Authorities from the United States recently warned Americans to not purchase prescription pills online as they are increasingly contributing to fatal doses of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Your Kid Swallows a Battery, Now What? This Kitchen Ingredient Can Save Your Child's Life

Sep 28, 2021

Swallowing a button battery, for the past two decades now, is a dangerous and at times, deadly accident and has, in fact, turned substantially more common in children. However, it can be treated effectively by one kitchen ingredient.

Nearly 100 Scientists Call for the Limited and Conservative Use of Paracetamol During Pregnancy

Sep 27, 2021

Signed by almost 100 scientists, a recent study calls for the conservative and limited use of acetaminophen or paracetamol (APAP) during pregnancy that has been seen to have adverse neurological and reproductive effects on children.

Adventure in the Kitchen: Survey Shows Millennials Are More Adventurous with Foreign Food, Catching Their Own Meal, Compared to Baby Boomers

Sep 27, 2021

Researchers recently found that millennials are more adventurous when it comes to eating and preparing food, compared to baby boomers.

Coccidioidomycosis Fungus That Prospers in Hot, Dry Areas Spreading in US: Valley Fever Symptoms, Treatment Explained

Sep 25, 2021

Over the succeeding years, researchers would discover some important realities about Valley Fever, also called Coccidioidomycosis, an infection caused by the fungus Coccidiodides.