MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Physical activity may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among American Indians, according to new research that also studied inflammation’s role in exercise and heart health. Past studies of…
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Q&A: Rapid COVID tests could hold the key to reopening
USC researchers are collaborating with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on a multiphase project to examine the use of coronavirus rapid antigen tests among first responders and school-aged children. Neeraj Sood,…
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A disinfection system that could neutralise COVID-19 in a few minutes
Cedrión, a company supported by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), has designed a disinfection system that could neutralize COVID-19 in just over 10 minutes. The system uses atmospheric plasma to disinfect spaces and surfaces and neutralizes almost all…
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Could Hospital Visit Records Help Docs Spot ADHD, Autism Early?
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2020 — Kids with autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) go to the hospital more in their first year of life than children without these conditions, according to a new study. These findings suggest that keeping track…
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Dementia prevention strategies could save £1.9 billion annually
Programs to reduce dementia risk by targeting smoking, high blood pressure and hearing loss are likely to be cost-effective and cost saving by reducing dementia rates by 8.5%, finds a new study by UCL and LSE researchers. The modeling study,…
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Invasive mosquito species could bring more malaria to Africa’s urban areas
A species of mosquito that can carry malaria—known as Anopheles stephensi – has invaded eastern Africa and is quickly moving across the region. Moina Spooner, from The Conversation Africa, asked Jeremy Herren and Clifford Mutero to provide insights into why…
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Two drinks a week in early pregnancy could stunt a baby's brain
Two drinks a week in early pregnancy could stunt a baby’s brain, scientists warn Just two drinks a week in early pregnancy can stunt a baby’s brain development Alcohol raises the risk of children suffering with anxiety and depression later…
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Trump’s COVID case could be entering a crucial stage
Early in the morning on October 2, President Donald Trump tweeted that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Only 33 days away from a highly contentious election, the diagnosis plunged the nation into uncertainty. Doctors, scientists and pundits quickly began speculating…
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How long could I be contagious before a positive virus test?
How long could I be contagious before a positive virus test? Studies have shown that people may be contagious for about two days before developing COVID-19 symptoms. In fact, right before developing symptoms is when people are likely the most…
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Could Zinc Help Fight COVID-19?
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2020 — Millions of Americans pop zinc supplements at the first sign of the common cold. Now, new research suggests the nutrient might play a role in COVID-19 outcomes, too. Researchers from Spain reporting at a European…
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