Bilingualism Benefits The Brain, Helps Delay Onset Of Alzheimer's Disease
By exercising the brain more through bilingualism, the brain maintains its flexibility.
How To Boost Your Mood: 5 Foods That Can Do Wonders During Stressful Times
Infusing a lot of Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet is one way to help improve your mood.
Itchy Sleepless Nights May Be Caused By Bed Bugs: Know The Signs Of An Infestation
Getting rid of a bed bug infestation is the only way to rid yourselves of the nasty bites that could disturb your sleep at night.
Taking Care Of Newborns Can Do Wonders To Dads' Mental Health, Study Finds
Early paternal involvement in caring for the infant benefits both the child and the mother, and possibly for the mental health of the fathers too.
Elderly Pneumonia Symptoms: When To Seek Medical Advice?
The immune system of older adults is not that strong anymore in fighting off pneumonia putting them at a higher risk of developing complications.
World Mental Health Day 2020: Identify The Behavior Of Young People Suffering Depression
Knowing the signs of depression among young people and getting timely intervention can save them from complete ruin.
How To Cut Alzheimer's Risk: Go For 'MIND Diet'
The MIND diet helps improve cognitive thinking and also lowers the risk and slows the progression of Alzheimer's.
Poor Quality Sleep Leads To Weight Gain, Smartphone App Study Reveals
People with a BMI higher than 30 had a shorter sleep duration and their sleep patterns were said to be more variable.
COVID-19 Can Damage Kidneys, Some Patients May Require Dialysis Forever, Researchers Warn
COVID-19 patients with acute kidney injury are more likely to require renal replacement therapy.
Day Care-Going Children With Mild Or No Symptoms Can Spread COVID-19, Warns CDC
The study showed 12 children contracted the virus at day care facilities and infected at least 12 individuals outside the facilities.
Dangerous Clotting Among COVID-19 Patients Prompts US Researchers To Commence Clinical Trials On Blood Thinners
Blood clotting is widely prevalent in 20% to 30% of coronavirus patients who are in the intensive care unit.
COVID-19 Positive People Nearly 3 Times More Likely To Have Visited Restaurants, CDC Study Reveals
The study added those who reported going to bars or cafes were 3.9 times more likely to contract the disease, but this result was restricted to people who were not in close contact with COVID-19 patients.
Coronavirus Update: Half Of COVID-19 Survivors In Italian City Still Struggle With Virus' Aftermath
Of the 750 patients screened, who had recovered from COVID-19, doctors found 30% suffered from inflammation and clotting, and another 30% showed lung scarring and breathing problems.
Coronavirus Vaccine: Russia Turns To India To Get Sputnik V To Market Quicker
The Russian vaccine, named Sputnik V, has seen strong immune responses in phase-1 and phase-2 trials.
Prostate Cancer Can Strike Even In Middle Age: Discussing Screening Options With Your Doctor Early Is A Must
Doctors say early detection will provide the patients with more treatment options and increases their chances of survival.
Eating 'Junk' Or Ultra-Processed Foods Can Speed Up Aging At Cellular Level
Those who consume more than three servings of ultra-processed foods (UPF) daily were at high risk of having shortened telomeres, which scientists regard as an indicator of aging.
Colleges Test Sewage To Help Curb Spread Of Coronavirus In Campus
A number of school officials are saying that wastewater monitoring shows great potential as an early detection tool for coronavirus.
Use Of Common Medicines Linked To Decline In Mental Health Of Old People
The use of a group of drugs known as anticholinergics, for the treatment of the most common ailments like high blood pressure, and motion sickness, is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.
Permanent Home Hair Dye Products Found To Have No Link To Most Cancers, Says Study
The study analyzed the data of 117,200 women and monitored them for 36 years.
NIH Opposes FDA Move, Says Convalescent Plasma Treatment Not Recommended For COVID-19 Patients
The NIH panel in a statement said they did not find any data that demonstrated or supported the safety and efficacy of the said treatment.
Almost 75% Of Adults Willing To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Globally, Shows Survey
A new survey shows that more people are showing willingness to receive vaccination once it is ready.
Lungs Matter: 5 Easy Ways To Ensure Lungs Are In Optimum Health
Many COVID-19 patients died from respiratory complications like pneumonia, which is why keeping the lungs healthy is of utmost importance amid the pandemic.
US Virus-Hunting Project Back On Track After Untimely Expiration In 2019
The U.S. Agency For International Development (USAID) is resurrecting the Predict program as Stop Spillover in October.
New Study Shows Coronavirus Stays In Asymptomatic Kids' Throats, Noses For Weeks
Children's respiratory tract can host the SARS-CoV-2 virus for weeks without showing symptoms of the disease.
FDA Warns Public About Hand Sanitizers Packaged To Look Like Food Or Beverages
The federal agency said the packaging of such disinfectants endangers the customers as they could easily mistake the product for a beverage or food and ingest them.
5-Year-Old Autistic Boy Kicked Off School Bus For Not Wearing Mask, Parents Say
His parents said the boy was "emotionally torn up" after the bus driver turned him away.
Scientists Discover Ingredient In Insect Repellent That Can Kill Coronavirus
A research conducted by British military scientists showed that Citriodiol, from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree, has shown its capability to kill a coronavirus strain.
Vitamin D Not Effective In Preventing Asthma Attacks In Children, Says Study
At the end of the study, researchers saw participants who were given vitamin D supplements did not stop relying on inhaled steroids.
Blood Pressure Medications Do Not Increase Depression Risk, Says Study
The research team also discovered that nine of the drugs even helped lower the risk of depression.
Ketamine Draws Scrutiny Again As Elijah McClain’s Death Anniversary Approaches
There are still no federal standards on how the drug should be used by police or emergency medical personnel.