Working memory helps people temporarily store and manage information. It plays a crucial role in carrying out tasks that require intelligence, comprehension, and learning, say experts...
Researchers looked at echocardiogram results of 1,216 patients from 69 countries with Covid-19 and severe cardiac disease was observed in 1 in 7
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Researchers found emotional neglect was the most common type of childhood maltreatment (22.5%) among participants, followed by physical abuse in men (21.1%) and emotional abuse in women (17.9%)
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The study allowed scientists to develop a clearer picture of human spermatogonial stem cells and how sperm are formed
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Delirium affects the brain, resulting in mental confusion and hallucinations and affects people struggling with critical diseases such as Covid-19
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Health systems in both rich and poor nations are massively struggling and the services for mothers, newborns, young children and adolescents are crumbling, say experts
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On June 10, the country reported nearly 70,000 new cases, breaking the previous record of more than 46,500 new cases on July 7
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More than a third of deaths among Hispanic Americans (34.9%) and almost a third of deaths among non-White Americans (29.5%) were in people younger than 65
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Researchers found that among patients who had recovered from Covid-19, 87.4% reported persistence of at least one symptom, particularly fatigue and shortness of breath
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 34 million Americans are battling the disease and nearly 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes
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Known as stress cardiomyopathy, it occurs in response to physical or emotional distress and causes dysfunction or failure in the heart muscle
The agency has also launched an independent review of the world’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The panel will present an interim report at the resumption of the World Health Assembly in November
Scientists also detected a fatal neurological condition called ADEM, which stands for acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. The study raises concerns over long-term brain damage
5d ago
Teenagers who live in areas with higher levels of artificial light at night are more likely to meet the diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder or specific phobia, shows an analysis
Accusing the organization of being under China's control, Trump said he is terminating US' relationship with WHO and redirecting funds intended for the agency to other global health projects.
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The plague is caused by a bacteria named Yersinia pestis and it spreads through flea and contact with infected animals such as mice, rats, rabbits, marmots and squirrels
Over 200 scientists had earlier asked the organization to recognize the possibility of airborne transmission and update its guidance on the same
Wild salmon numbers have dropped dramatically in the North Atlantic and the Pacific Northwest, since the late 1980s and these concerns have ignited interest in microalgae
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Experts say the rising trend in zoonotic diseases is driven by degradation of the natural environment through land degradation, wildlife exploitation and other stresses
The US is still knee-deep in the first wave, and a vaccine is likely to provide enough protection to at least take us through that, Fauci said during a live chat with Dr Francis Collins, director of NIH
Active students currently in the US enrolled in fully online programs will have to leave or take other measures, such as transferring to a school with in-person instruction to remain in lawful status
Since lead is a neurotoxin that contributes to permanent cognitive and developmental impairment in exposed children, these children are at greater risk of experiencing irreversible cognitive damage
The findings come as the Covid-19 pandemic has upended the lives of toddlers, and experts and parents worry about the costs of losing out on physical activities
Jul 6
A person in Hillsborough County has been infected with Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic single-celled living amoeba, which is found in warm freshwaters such as lakes, rivers, ponds and canals
Emerging evidence, including those from closed indoor settings and super spreading events, suggests that airborne transmission could be more important than the medical community and WHO has acknowledged
Jul 5
But he added that by not following local, state, CDC and White House task force guidelines, Americans are putting themselves and their loved ones at risk
Researchers also found that the risk of suffering allergic rhinitis was twice as high in late-sleepers compared to early-sleepers
Known as the rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus serotype 2 (RHDV2), it is a fatal disease in rabbits. RHDV2 does not impact human health
WHO says that its office in China picked up a media statement by the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission from their website on cases of ‘viral pneumonia’ on December 31, 2019
Jul 4
The erection was painful and unrelated to sexual interest or stimulation. It was, rather, a medical condition called priapism which could lead to erectile dysfunction if untreated
Jul 3
American cattle producers consume antibiotics three to six times more intensively than many of their European counterparts
Jul 2
The study, however, suffers from a few limitations, including the fact that it could not differentiate if people stepped out to visit a park, which is a low-risk setting or a high-risk grocery store
Horror movie fans appeared psychologically less distressed by the crisis than most, but those who watched 'prepper movies' were found to be more resilient and better prepared
E-waste is a health and environmental hazard, containing toxic additives or hazardous substances such as mercury, which damages the human brain and/or coordination system
Experts worry that endocrine-disrupting chemicals might nullify the benefits of drugs by lowering their efficiency or increasing their side effects
Waking up frequently at night at 18 months and irregular sleep at 6 and 30 months and 5.8 years were associated with psychotic experiences in children ages 12 and 13
Analysis shows viral load is comparable to that of adults and that symptomatic children of all ages shed infectious virus in early acute illness, a prerequisite for further transmission
Jul 1
However, a potential Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTechs has also shown promise in its early human trials
The findings suggest 'Black Cuckoo', a fountain-style firework is most toxic, 10 times more damaging to human cells than other fire crackers
Goldman Sachs analyzed that official orders could raise the fraction of Americans using protective gear by 15% and reduce Covid-19 growth rate by 1%
Case investigation, contact tracing, isolation of infected persons as well as social distancing and more widespread use of cloth face coverings are warranted, says the agency
Jun 30
Before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Dr Anthony Fauci said he was not satisfied with what’s going on, adding that the country is not in total control
Researchers also linked light to moderate drinking to slower decline in brain functions and lower risk of developing heart disease
Widespread school closures have mostly eliminated the risk for classroom transmission of coronavirus, says the agency’s report
Jun 29
For government programs in the US such as Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense hospitals, the cost stands at $2,340
With no prior exposure to the virus, most people do not have immunity to these viruses
The US is still leading the world, both in the number of cases and the death toll. The situation in other parts of the world is also looking grim
Jun 28
The culprit behind the infection is cyclospora, a parasite that causes intestinal diseases - mainly diarrhea
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams said the rise in infections could not only be due to premature reopening but also because people chose not to safety guidelines
Jun 27
The analysis compared the effects of three forms of smoking and vaping on human health, which include tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes or waterpipes
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