In August 2010, I was performing my routine breast self-exam in the shower when I noticed a small, hard mass in my breast. I was immediately concerned, as it definitely felt out of place. After […]
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86 percent of the UK’s COVID-19 patients have no symptoms
Many people who contract the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), develop only mild and moderate symptoms. A small fraction of those infected develop severe symptoms, […]
Face masks far more protective against COVID-19 than face shields, warn CDC experts
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have conducted a study showing that face masks and neck gaiters appear to be much more effective than face shields at reducing the expulsion of […]
Exponential rise in COVID-19 hospitalization risk with age due to waning T cell immunity
The age-related increase in the risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19 mirrors earlier patterns seen with infections. Such trends may help understand the mechanisms underlying the clinical feature. A recent study published in […]
Honey a better cough remedy than over-the-counter-medicines
Cough has many remedies, but one of the most popular ones is honey, which has been used for centuries. Now, new research claims honey may be a better treatment for cough and colds than over-the-counter […]
Get the Whooping Cough Vaccine During Each Pregnancy
Whooping cough is a serious disease that can be deadly for babies. Unfortunately, babies do not start building their own protection against whooping cough until they begin vaccinations at two months old. Avoid this gap […]
Get the Whooping Cough Vaccine During Each Pregnancy
Whooping cough is a serious disease that can be deadly for babies. Unfortunately, babies do not start building their own protection against whooping cough until they begin vaccinations at two months old. Avoid this gap […]
Sneeze, Cough, Chuff: Respiratory Irritation in Dolphins
We all know what it’s like to get sick and have that irritating cough that just doesn’t seem to go away. Well, what about when you’re a marine mammal that doesn’t breathe through a mouth? […]
Which face masks works best against COVID-19?
Wearing face masks is widely recommended as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to ravage across the globe. The pandemic has now topped more than 16.66 million cases, with a staggering death toll of at least […]
Half of coronavirus disease cases could be caused by ‘silent spreaders’
People who have no symptoms are key drivers of the novel coronavirus spread. The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), is spreading across the globe at […]
Airborne spread of SARS-CoV-2 possible and should not be ignored
Researchers at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in the Netherlands say that airborne transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is possible and should not be discounted. The team’s […]
Sensory Debuts New Combo Face and Voice ID Platform, Adds Cough and Sneeze Detection
on June 4, 2021 at 3:30 pm Artificial intelligence and speech tech developer Sensory has debuted a new biometrics platform combining vocal and facial recognition. The new TrulySecure system is designed to help accommodate people […]
Tobacco use may explain why more men die of coronavirus than women in Spain
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Apr 29 2020 Whether or not you are a smoker could condition how the coronavirus affects you. At least that is what numerous researchers are saying, insisting that tobacco use is […]
A New App Assesses Coronavirus Risk by the Sound of a Cough
on March 30, 2021 at 4:00 pm Indian startup Salcit Technologies is launching an app this week that will use artificial intelligence to analyze the sound of a cough as a way of helping determine […]
Who should stay at home due to coronavirus?
COVID-19 is a spreading viral illness, mostly mild but fatal in the sick and elderly. At present, it has affected almost 200,000 people, with nearly 8,000 deaths worldwide. Governments around the world are formulating and […]
CDC urges older people to stay at home amid coronavirus spread
The novel coronavirus is continuing to spread worldwide, with more than 113,000 cases and now more than 4,000 deaths. In the United States, health officials urge residents not to panic due to the viral infection’s […]
How workplaces can fight the coronavirus outbreak
Amid fears of a global pandemic, protecting oneself from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak is of utmost importance. Many governments are contemplating shutting down schools to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. Now, health […]