Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Study Shows Promising Results
Amid the race to develop a Covid-19 vaccine, Novavax, a biotech company’s COVID-19 vaccine study generated a promising immune response in an early-stage clinical...
Researchers Say They’ve Found 1st COVID-19 Reinfection Case in Hong Kong
The New York Times has published the case of a 33-year-old Hong Kong man who got infected by the novel coronavirus a second time....
Herd Immunity Attempt of COVID-19 Infection May Lead to Major Fatalities...
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, warned the death toll would be enormous if the U.S. allowed the...
Wearing a mask can affect our eyes, Report says
Due to the Corona pandemic, almost everyone is wearing a mask fearing an infection. While this protective measure is essential to combat COVID-19’s spread,...
Virus levels in blood may predict COVID severity in humans
People respond very differently to infection with the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). While some patients develop no symptoms at all, others will develop severe disease...
Upset stomach may be a sign of Coronavirus in children
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic began, the list of symptoms of the disease has only been getting longer. While initially three symptoms – fever,...
Face Shields and Masks With Valves Ineffective Against Coronavirus
The entire world is facing the threat of COVID-19 and the number of people affected by the disease has reached tens of millions. Govts...
Vitamin D Reduces COVID-19 Mortality for Elders
If we compare the Covid-19 data across different countries, it is clear that the mortality rate due to Covid-19 in some countries is higher...
India Develops Inexpensive, Paper-Based COVID-19 Test
Indian scientists from the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) have successfully developed a low-cost, paper strip test that can detect the raging...
Drinking coffee can reduce Parkinson’s tremors in some people
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder. The age of onset of PD is usually over 60, but it is estimated that one...
Six feet social distancing may not be enough for staying safe
With the number of COVID-19 cases increasing every day, doctors and scientists offer insights on how to separate yourself from others, while still getting...
Acid reflux drugs linked to higher diabetes risk
Acid reflux drugs are used to treat acid reflux, peptic ulcers, and indigestion. They are among the top 10 most commonly used drugs worldwide.
However,...
Lack of enthusiasm and interest signals higher risk of dementia
Dementia is the general term for many symptoms associated with brain decline that gets progressively worse over time. There is no known cure or...
Music classes help improve kids’ brains
Science has shown that musical training can change brain structure and function for the better. It can also improve long-term memory and lead to...
