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
3h ago
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
7h ago
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
11h ago
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
16h ago
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%
1d ago
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
Researchers also linked light to moderate drinking to slower decline in brain functions and lower risk of developing heart disease
2d ago
Widespread school closures have mostly eliminated the risk for classroom transmission of coronavirus, says the agency’s report
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
3d ago
The culprit behind the infection is cyclospora, a parasite that causes intestinal diseases - mainly diarrhea
4d ago
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
The analysis compared the effects of three forms of smoking and vaping on human health, which include tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes or waterpipes
5d ago
As per experts, simplistic measures such as bans can be difficult to implement, so they must be carefully planned to prevent the proliferation of illegal trade
Researchers examined data from previous studies on fertility in the US during the recession of 2007-2009 and the 1918 influenza pandemic to forecast 300,000-500,000 fewer births next year
Researchers found that couples who shared a bed had a better quality of rapid eye movement sleep (REM), a phase associated with dreaming
6d ago
The study of 8,207 pregnant women highlights the importance of pregnant patients being prioritized for a coronavirus vaccine once it becomes available
People of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19, warns new advisory
This data represents an important snapshot of the brain-related complications of Covid-19 in hospitalized patients, say experts
The experts said individuals who didn't wish to attend the protests, perhaps due to fear of violence, may have chosen to avoid public spaces
7d ago
The Texas Medical Center said 97% of its ICU capacity is in use, which includes 27% Covid-19 patients and 70% non-Covid-19 patients
With timely testing and tracing, authorities managed to cut the transmission chain before it could wreak havoc
The study says changes in brain imaging features, or biomarkers in the brain, suggesting menopausal status may be the best predictor of Alzheimer's related brain changes in women.
Over 5.8M Americans are living with dementia, of which Alzheimer's disease is the most common form
Jun 23
The NIAID chief said next few weeks will be critical in addressing the increase in cases and that the federal government will expand testing
Dr Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, said it was premature to know if growing cases among the young could lower fatalities
Of all the dementias, the risk for Alzheimer's disease was greatest: those with IBD were six times as likely to develop this as compared to those without the chronic inflammatory condition
More than a third of cyber victims (35%), more than one in four (29.2%) of the cyberbullies, and a similar proportion (28.6%) of those who were both, presented clinically significant PTSD symptoms
The tongue of a healthy person and a patient with heart defects differ in terms of color and microbial composition
Jun 22
To stay safe, experts recommend washing reusable items with hot water and detergent or soap
The findings support a scenario where more than 8.7M new Covid-19 infections appeared in the US during March and estimate that more than 80% of these cases were unidentified
The research team analyzed survey data collected from 13,611 adults in the US between 1992 and 2008 and identified which factors applied to those who died between 2008 and 2014
Stress from economic and health concerns could be tied to disturbed sleep patterns, speculate scientists
Jun 21
The US is still in the first wave and data shows that cases are rising in the South and West
Researchers found a three-fold increase in such cases in March and April 2020 compared to the same period in 2019
The review analyzed over 32 million births across 68 studies, of which 84% found a significant association of air pollutants and heat exposure with adverse birth outcomes
The CDC reportedly did not check the kits despite 'anomalies' during manufacturing
Jun 20
Participants in the study will now continue to receive standard of care and follow up as indicated for their condition, says the NIH
Is 'COVID-19 Diabetes' a new form of diabetes?
Jun 19
Incorporating 30 minutes of movement into your daily life can help reduce your risk of death from cancer, say researchers
The analysis shows that certain types of HDL cholesterol or good cholesterol were reduced at age 8 before other types of cholesterol, including low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol, were raised
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were being celebrated as coronavirus cure but studies soon found out loopholes
Tested samples of the tablet marketed as 'V8' contained 90-100 mg of glyburide, a dose 5 to 10 times higher than that used in the treatment of diabetes
Genetically modified male mosquitoes named OX5034 has received federal approval to be released into the Florida Keys now through 2022, despite objection of many local residents and environmental activists
Jun 18
Experts fear this could send mixed signals and worsen the crisis at a time when the southern and western US are seeing an uptick in new cases
Asymptomatic patients shed the virus for a longer period as compared to those who have symptoms. Study findings suggest that there are potential risks of using Covid-19 ‘immunity passports’
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
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