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This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. The replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be prevented by
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This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. Doctors across the world are finding that incidences of strokes in patients suffering
This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. New study looks to quantify the risk reduction associated with exercise. Exercise is
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This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. Researchers studied whether pregnant women with COVID-19 are more likely to develop severe
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Personal protective equipment, including face masks, are an essential piece of equipment for healthcare workers, since the spread of respiratory viruses, such as the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), occurs primarily via droplets that are dispersed by infected individuals through coughing and sneezing. However, due to the current pandemic and subsequent surge in use of personal protective
Should the anti-viral remdesivir be used to treat COVID-19? The sudden, dramatic emergence and spread of COVID-19 meant that the pharmaceutical industry hasn’t had the opportunity to develop treatments specifically aimed at the novel virus. As a result, drug researchers have instead scoured the existing pharmaceutical arsenal for potentially effective drug treatments. Thus far, a
This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. Researchers recently studied whether using electronic cigarettes increases the risk of smoking relapse.
This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. The rates of protein synthesis in both rested and exercised skeletal muscle are
Researchers propose a new method of self-competition through virtual reality exergaming to increase the power output and intrinsic motivation of home-based cyclists. A sedentary lifestyle can have a negative effect on both physical and mental health; it is associated with critical health conditions, obesity, and early death. Moderate physical activity for at least thirty minutes
A worldwide research study investigated the effects of eating nuts on cardiovascular disease and death. Altering dietary intake is well known to have a positive impact on cardiovascular disease. Several studies have identified that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats or plant protein can lower cholesterol levels and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Nuts
Hong Kong researchers investigated a triple antiviral drug combination for COVID-19 treatment in patients with mild to moderate illness. The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has affected more than 230 countries, with over three million cases and 200,000 deaths confirmed, according to WHO estimates at the beginning of May 2020. The majority of
A recent study has compared minimally invasive surgery versus conservative care options in treatment for chronic sciatica, finding surgical treatment is superior to nonsurgical care, lasting four to twelve months. The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the human body and is responsible for both motor and sensory functions of the lower
A study of the benefits of intermittent fasting comparing male and female mice suggests intermittent fasting for women may have different results. With the global obesity epidemic, a search for a simple but effective solution continues. Diets can be hard to follow, trying to figure portion size, macros, and calories. While exercise is great for
Clinical trials are currently underway to investigate the effectiveness of bevacizumab for the treatment of COVID-19, with results expected as early as May 2020. The outbreak and rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has resulted in the worldwide search for a viable treatment option. There are several drug candidates currently being investigated to treat
A new study suggests undiagnosed cases of COVID-19 may be responsible for the rapid spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, first emerged in Wuhan, China in 2019. As of March 19, 2020, this novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has spread to 177 countries. Researchers from around the world are working to
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Since that time, the World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a public health emergency due to its rapid spread. A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine assessed SARS-CoV-2 viral loads in patients to
Eating a moderate amount of fish per week, while pregnant, may improve child’s metabolic health, according to a new study. Fish is a significant dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids that may have cardiometabolic benefits. Several studies support that fish consumption can help reduce the risks of heart and metabolic diseases, such as high blood
A new systematic review examines the factors that motivate people to participate in health research studies. Clinical research is a major part of drug development and healthcare education, and many advances in medicine can be attributed to clinical trials. One of the primary challenges for clinical research is recruiting participants since many people are hesitant
In the first step toward developing effective COVID-19 treatments, scientists successfully identify receptors that allow the virus to enter cells. Every new confirmed case of COVID-19 adds to the mounting pressure to develop a treatment or vaccine. But how are treatments or vaccines created, and why does it take so long? What do we know
A number of serious pneumonia cases started to frequently appear in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The number of pneumonia cases was puzzling until the identification of the cause; the novel human coronavirus disease (COVID-19). January 30th, 2020 marked 80,000 reported positive cases around the globe. When it comes to COVID-19, there are still epidemiological
Feelings are experienced through chemical signalling in the brain. In oxytocin’s case, the hormone is produced in the hypothalamus of the brain and secreted into the bloodstream through the posterior pituitary gland. In women, it shines during the process of childbirth and breastfeeding and is often termed the ‘cuddle hormone’ as it has been shown
Researchers have linked excessive weight around the waist to cognitive decline. Increased health risks due to excess weight are a growing concern. In 2018, 7.3 million Canadian adults over the age of eighteen were obese, and another 9.9 million were overweight. Although many overweight individuals are healthy, some people develop serious cognitive conditions. There have
A small study discusses the risk of COVID-19 transmission from asymptomatic carriers. As scientists continue to work on slowing the spread of COVID-19, examining patterns of person to person disease transmission is crucial. However, the transmission of COVID-19 from asymptomatic carriers, with a normal chest computed tomography (CT), has not been investigated. Published in the Journal