Can our pets become infected with SARS-CoV-2? Could they transmit the virus to other animals, or to their human companions? And can humans transmit it to animals? This Special Feature aims to answer these and more questions. Share on PinterestCan SARS-CoV-2 affect pets, and if so, what can we do […]
Month: April 2020
How does the body respond when the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects it? Which physiological processes help or hinder us in getting rid of the virus, and which processes ensure that we have a mild form of COVID-19, the disease that the virus causes? In this Special Feature, we investigate. Share on […]
Projections by specialists suggest that periodical physical distancing measures may become a necessity if the new coronavirus becomes a seasonal occurrence. Share on PinterestSARS-CoV-2 may become endemic, and we may experience seasonal surges in infections. A new study from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, […]
In this article, we take a look back at some of the other pandemics that humans have endured. Specifically, we investigate cholera, the Black Death, and the Spanish flu, among others. We will note any similarities and take lessons where we can. Share on PinterestAlthough COVID-19 is like nothing most […]
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, recommend that parents delay introducing their preschool children to mobile screens, such as smartphones and tablets. Share on PinterestA new study suggests that children who use mobile devices from an early age are less able to self-regulate their behavior. Screens are everywhere in […]
New research suggests that air pollution may have an effect on the number of people who die from COVID-19. Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between the lethality of COVID-19 and air pollution. Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for […]
A team at Stanford Medicine has developed gadgets that can be fitted in an ordinary toilet to screen urine and feces and upload the encrypted health data. The technology may be particularly useful for monitoring individuals at high risk of developing particular illnesses. Share on PinterestA new ‘smart toilet’ could […]
About a month ago, Medical News Today started a series aiming to bring together the more encouraging research that emerges around COVID-19. We continue with this Special Feature that focuses on an incoming vaccine and other potential treatments for this new coronavirus and the disease it causes. Share on PinterestA […]
A recent study concludes that the four most common human coronaviruses follow distinct seasonal patterns. A recent study by the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor tracked a group of participants over 8 years. The team looked in detail at the prevalence of the four most […]
A study suggests that small amounts of resveratrol, which red wine contains, could replicate estrogen’s health benefits. These include protection against metabolic diseases and cognitive decline. Large amounts, however, may have the opposite effect. Estrogen is a steroid hormone that both males and females produce naturally. It is famous for […]