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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.

5 days ago

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.

5 days ago

By Snow Digon

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.

5 days ago

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.

5 days ago

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.

5 days ago

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.

6 days ago

By Nina Siena

NASA's Spacecraft is about to conduct daring sample return mission

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission is about to touch down on asteroid Bennu for sample collection after two years of orbiting and mapping Tuesday.

6 days ago

By Jaskiran Kaur

NASA

Cold water and dementia: Finding the link between low temperature and mental illness

Human beings also produce the "cold-shock" protein, which is the same protein found in hibernating mammals.

6 days ago

By Snow Digon

White noise apps may produce more harm than good

There is no evidence that white noise apps work, but what researchers know is that there may be negative consequences due to the usage of these apps.

6 days ago

By Snow Digon

Early morning exercise may lower your risk of breast and prostate cancer

People who exercise early in the morning have a reduced risk of developing cancer as compared to those who exercise later in the day.

6 days ago

By Snow Digon

Major quake off Alaska triggers small tsunami waves

The major quake was followed by at least five aftershocks of 5.0-magnitude or higher.

6 days ago

By AFP News

Earthquake

Start-up medical drone delivery service receives backing from UK Space Agency

Similar to the ones that were introduced before it, the service will transport protective equipment, test kits, and samples to and from hospitals.

7 days ago

By John Diente

United Kingdom NHS

UFO hotspots in the US revealed: Myrtle Beach, Columbus top list of alien sightings

The list is based on data by National UFO Reporting Center and I Sold My House as well as surveys for the public.

7 days ago

By Jaskiran Kaur

CDC issues Thanksgiving guidelines: Staying safe during the holidays amid pandemic

The CDC mentioned that a holiday activity that poses the lowest risk for contracting COVID-19 is celebrating Thanksgiving at home.

7 days ago

By Snow Digon

FDA expands pregnancy complications warning on common pain relievers

Women who are 20 weeks pregnant must exercise caution before taking pain relievers as it could lead to kidney-related complications for the unborn.

7 days ago

By Snow Digon

Women take COVID-19 more seriously than men, putting them at lesser risk

Females tend to see COVID-19 as a serious health problem compared to men, which is why they are more likely to follow health protocols amid the pandemic.

7 days ago

By Snow Digon