The US government advised people in the country to wear protective masks every time they leave their home to curb the spread of COVID-19. People wearing masks in the street have been a regular sight for the last few weeks, as well as websites hiking up prices of the protective gear, or even selling out completely. As a result, some […]
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Human cells respond to stresses like DNA damage, metabolic imbalance and starvation by first trying to repair the problem. If that does not work, the cells then induce programmed cell death, called apoptosis. Apoptosis is a highly regulated cell fate decision that removes about 50 billion to 70 billion cells each day in adults. The regulators of apoptosis watch over […]
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Coronavirus is highly contagious. Those in the vulnerable groups are advised to self-isolate for up to three months. Nutritionist Liz Cooper shares her top tips during these unprecedented times. The most vulnerable groups in society include people over the age of 70, pregnant women and people with underlying health conditions. Such health conditions include diabetes, heart disease, emphysema and chronic […]
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When a new virus emerges that infects and sickens humans, the wheels of innovation start turning quickly in the world of health care and biomedical research. Teams versed in different aspects of laboratory medicine work together to better understand the virus and develop tests to identify those who are infected or have been exposed to the virus in the past. […]
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The scent of sage adds a sense of calm to the room, and three small lamps cast a soft glow. The high-backed office chair looks inviting and comfy. Yet when Jon Nessel sits down, he cannot relax. One jeans-covered knee bounces, the heel of his work boot tap-tap-tapping against the floor. The sunglasses he fidgets with suddenly seem more interesting […]
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(HealthDay)—Outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can have a considerable impact on long-term care facilities, according to a report published online March 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Temet M. McMichael, Ph.D., from the University of Washington in Seattle, and colleagues launched a case investigation that included contact tracing, quarantine of exposed individuals, isolation of confirmed and suspected […]
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Coronavirus is an infectious disease which has been confirmed in more than one million individuals across the world. As cases continue to rise in the UK, the government has called for more COVID-19 patients to volunteer for clinical trials, in the search for a vaccine. The government has advised the public to stay at home, to avoid becoming infected or […]
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The number of COVID-19 cases around the world has just passed 1 million, and it may seem as though this pandemic will never go away. It is important to remember that, in their labs, scientists are making quiet progress every day — helping untangle the causes of this crisis and inching closer to stopping it. A couple of weeks ago, […]
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The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, the leading voice for pediatric health, have released interim guidance for resuscitation care intended specifically for pediatric patients with known or suspected COVID-19. This guidance is aimed at reducing the risk for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes […]
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When Caela Camazine realized that she had suddenly lost her ability to taste and smell on March 17, she thought it was “really weird” because she was not congested. The State College resident, who in the previous weeks had mild symptoms of COVID-19 that mostly had subsided, didn’t connect the loss of her sense of smell—known as anosmia—with the viral […]
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