Researchers have identified a critical new step in how brain cells function in people with one of the most common forms of epilepsy. This could lead to new treatment approaches for people with drug-resistant epilepsy. The study was led by…
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‘Don’t talk’: How to stay safe from COVID-19 inside elevators
For people in cities like New York, getting back to work during a pandemic may mean taking several elevator rides a day, to and from their office spaces — but without safety measures in place, elevators could become hot spots…
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How well do Americans know the facts about COVID-19?
(HealthDay)—Months into a global pandemic, some groups of Americans simply don’t know enough about COVID-19 to protect themselves and others against the highly infectious respiratory virus, a new study reports. Most folks have a pretty good grasp about how COVID-19…
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Collagen Treatment: How To Get A Youthful Glow Without Going To A Dermatologist
The beauty industry continues to give a special importance to anti-aging products and procedures to help people across the globe achieve a more youthful glow. Now, thanks to science, everyone can afford that glow without breaking the bank. How? Let’s go…
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Study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts quality of life in patients with cancer
Patients with cancer face a serious dilemma during the COVID-19 pandemic, as staying at home could increase their risk of cancer progression, while visiting the hospital for treatment could increase their risk of becoming infected with the virus that causes…
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How will dating change after coronavirus? Psychology offers some clues
The dating scene could be a confusing place in world where at least some social distancing seems likely for the foreseeable future. And while many people will have maintained or begun contact with romantic partners online during lockdown, video chats…
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COVID rates, excess deaths and the economy: how countries work out when to exit lockdown
As the UK prepares to exit lockdown, it has passed its peak for deaths due to COVID-19. In India, on the other hand, lockdown is scheduled to ease on June 8, despite the fact that the number of cases in…
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How protesters can protect their mental and physical health
Recently the nation has experienced protests at a scale and duration not seen in decades. The act of protest has always carried risks: Under previous circumstances, demonstrators and community members have faced the possible dangers of violence, tear gas and…
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Proteins in the blood of COVID-19 patients could help predict how ill they will become
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have identified 27 protein biomarkers that could be used to predict whether a patient with COVID-19 is likely to become severely ill with the disease. People infected with SARS-CoV-2,…
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How to cope if you feel overwhelmed and helpless in the face of racism
We are all currently facing a once-in-a-generation global pandemic – but black people are also dealing with a barrage of systemic racism, and it feels like an assault from every angle. Not only are black people being disproportionately impacted by…
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