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Colorado fires raze through East Troublesome as evacuations clog highway

Cars have jammed the highway in Larimer County as a thick layer of smoke washed over the area and blocked out the sun.

Oct 23, 2020

By Nina Siena

NASA's major announcement about moon next week might be groundbreaking: reports

The upcoming NASA press conference will have four notable participants: Naseem Rangwala, Paul Hertz, Jacob Bleacher, and Casey Honniball.

Oct 23, 2020

By John Diente

NASA

Syphillis cases among newborns and women rise in Hawaii

The syphilis cases found in newborns and women increased over the last four years in Hawaii, making the disease a cause for concern among officials.

Oct 23, 2020

By Snow Digon

Coffee and green tea may help lower death risk in type 2 diabetes patients

Diabetics who drank a combination of both coffee and green tea had the lowest risk of death due to any cause.

Oct 23, 2020

By Snow Digon

New throat organ accidentally discovered by scientists during radiation therapy

The scientists, while looking at prostate cancer, found certain glands in the throat, which they described as "tubarial glands."

Oct 23, 2020

By Snow Digon

What is convalescent plasma? Limited use for Covid-19 detailed in study

With few useful treatments and no cure or vaccine, nations are scrambling to find ways to blunt the severity of the new coronavirus.

Oct 23, 2020

By Kelly Macnamara

CBD helps manage pain and nausea, but isn't a cure for illnesses

Most CBD users take it for medical issues like orthopedic, psychiatric, and sleep conditions, which happens to be treated also by doctors using other methods.

Oct 22, 2020

By Snow Digon

How to reduce blood pressure: Food rich in flavanols can lower the count

Those who consumed the highest amounts of flavonoids have lower systolic blood pressure compared to those who consumed the least.

Oct 22, 2020

By Snow Digon

Covid-19 effects: More than 33% of UK adults had increased back pain during lockdown

The pain was likely from a poor work-from-home setup and due to spending more time looking after their kids while working.

Oct 22, 2020

By Snow Digon

WHO has identified 42 vaccine candidates

Vaccine trials 'can't detect' virus risk reduction: Expert

The WHO has identified 42 candidate vaccines in clinical trials, ten of which are in the most advanced "phase 3" stage.

Oct 22, 2020

By Patrick Galey

Coronavirus: UK reasearchers prepare for controversial human challenge trials

Given the urgency brought upon by the pandemic, government healthcare officials are pressured to deliver positive results.

Oct 21, 2020

By John Diente

United Kingdom

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Lifestyle-related risk factors everyone must take note of

Understanding lifestyle-related risk factors could lead to positive lifestyle changes that may just help lessen or reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.

Oct 21, 2020

By Snow Digon

Elon Musk shares opinion on what future Mars Colony must accomplish for success

Much like any colony, the overall goal is to be independent and still manage to survive, notes experts.

Oct 21, 2020

By John Diente

India to roll out quick and cheap coronavirus paper test

The locally developed Feluda, named after a detective in Indian novel series, resembles a home pregnancy paper-strip test and delivers results within an hour.

Oct 21, 2020

By Archana Thiyagarajan

India

Smart light bulbs may help reset body clocks put out of whack by a busy lifestyle

A smart bulb can help stimulate the body's internal clock or circadian rhythm by discreetly alternating between the various wavelengths of light.

Oct 21, 2020

By Snow Digon

Infant formula: Study warns millions of microplastics leak from baby bottles

Baby bottles that were made with polypropylene could release up to 16 million particles of microplastics per litre, the study found.

Oct 21, 2020

By Snow Digon

A new study says there is no link between high salt intake and heart disease or death amongst older adults

Warning : Australian nutrition researchers find harmful levels of heavy metals in pink salt

One particular brand contained dangerously high levels of lead exceeding the safe level set by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand, by as much as 25 percent.

Oct 20, 2020

By Nina Siena