Health

The SARS-CoV-2 virus (Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) that causes COVID19 disease continues to claim lives around the world. Nearly 3.3 million people have lost their lives around the world due to the pandemic. The virus has infected around 158.9 million people across the globe. The pandemic has emerged in December 2019, since then […]

Hennepin County in the US is struggling with a new HIV outbreak that has been triggered by the COVID19 pandemic and the constant synthetic opioid crisis. The latest data from the county have shown that around 54 people have been diagnosed with HIV in the past two years.  Usually, on average less than three people […]

A recent survey has revealed that around one-third of people in the US do not have a proper understanding of sun safety and skin cancer. The Environment Working Group (EWG) has published its 15th annual Guide to Sunscreens recently. Experts have said that since it is the month of May and it is Skin Cancer […]

A team of experts in Germany has found that a variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that has been found in India for the first time, might be slightly more effective in infecting certain types of lung and intestine cells as compared to the original strain of the virus. The Indian variant of the virus is […]

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that nearly 70 percent of senior citizens who are above 65 years have been immunized with two full doses of the COVID19 vaccine. The agency has said that on average around 2.1 million people are turning up at vaccination site per day over the […]

Usually, when a person is vaccinated against COVID19, he or she should get two doses of the same vaccine such as two doses of Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine or Moderna vaccine. At present, mismatching the doses of different vaccines is not allowed. However, experts have said that it can change in the future by either requirement or […]

The US has been witnessing a drop in new cases of COVID19 and deaths since its highest peak in January due to the higher rate of vaccination among adults in the country. Amid this great news, another concern has popped up in the country. Experts have expressed their concern that though the number of new […]

Many health experts have said that there is a need to understand more about Alzheimer’s disease to find out better treatments. They have said that with more studies they might be able to discover an ultimate cure for the disease as well. It has led them to identify four diverse kinds of Alzheimer’s disease. They […]

A group of scientists from Israel has done a research project that has found that there is a hidden trend of COVID19 that is resulting in strokes in people, who are usually not at risk. Apart from Israel, around 31 countries have been involved in this study. The study has found that one out of […]

Two experts from the Massachusetts Institutes of Technology have claimed that the officials have missed some major risks of how the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads in the directive of six feet social distancing when it comes to staying indoors. They have said that though staying at a distance of six feet might help prevent the spread […]

Two universities in the US have tested a device that can detect airborne particles of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in ambient air within 2 to 3 minutes.  The SARS-CoV-2 virus leads to COVID19 disease.  The device has been developed by the company called Smiths Detection. The company has claimed that the test device has sensitivity equal […]

Eating junk foods regularly is bad for your health. It could increase the risk of obesity and chronic. Besides, junk foods could also affect bones. Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said that junk foods are related to reducing bone density. They said that ultra-processed foods pose an additional risk to children. They said […]

A proof-of-concept study has found that trained dogs can smell the SARS-CoV-2 virus in urine samples with 96 percent accuracy.  It is known that dogs are able to sniff out smells of various ailments. Many past studies have confirmed that dogs can detect a strong signature of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in sweat and saliva samples. […]

Research has shown that a lack of physical activity among COVID19 patients is linked to more severe symptoms of the disease and a higher risk of death due to infection. The study has enrolled around 50000 people, who have tested positive for COVID19. Experts have said that people who have been leading a sedentary life […]

Many people find it hard to fall asleep and they tend to take just anything that can help them doze off quickly.  However, experts have said that just because a drug makes people fall asleep that does not mean they should take it deliberately.  A new study has shown that a common drug that usually […]

A comprehensive meta-analysis of data from the UK Biobank has found a diverse genetic basis that might be the reason behind chronic pain in women as compared to men. Although this is preliminary data, it is one of the biggest genetic studies that has observed chronic pain separately among men and women. Keira Johnson who […]

Preliminary data from the US government that has been released recently has shown that the rate of suicide in the US has reduced by 6 percent last year during the COVID19 pandemic. Experts have said that it is the highest reduction in the rate of suicide that has been seen in the last four decades. […]

Pharmaceutical company Pfizer has announced that it is all set to speed up the production of its COVID19 vaccine after federal agencies have suggested a halt on the usage of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) version of the vaccine. A suggestion on the halt of the Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccine use has come due […]

The Alzheimer’s Association has said a growing body of evidence says that by changing certain lifestyle habits, people might be able to reduce the risk of dementia. Experts have said that people need to adopt and combine some crucial lifestyle habits to get maximum benefits for their cognitive function and body. They have said that […]

Federal officials have issued a warning regarding a possible fourth wave of COVID19 infections in Michigan. Recently, Michigan has been recognized as one of the most vital hotspots with five times average increase in daily new cases. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released data that show that the drastic surge in […]