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The association between vitamin D deficiency and coronavirus infection has been debated and investigated since the start of the ongoing health crisis. Some studies suggest that people who are deficient have a higher risk of the infection but others have given a different conclusion saying the deficiency is not a big contributor. Now, new studies…
When the coronavirus was declared a public health emergency back in spring, there was widespread panic in people around the world. In the midst of the coronavirus-anxiety, people took drastic steps in order to prevent catching the infection. However, pandemic fatigue has now changed worldwide attitudes towards the virus significantly. Prior to the end of…
To end the coronavirus pandemic, scientists have emphasized that collaborative effort is fundamental. Along with the restrictions imposed and mandated by governments and health agencies, people also need to contribute by following the coronavirus guidelines strictly in order to bring down the transmission levels of the infection. Without the latter, the policies for reducing coronavirus…
Recently, a new trial funded by the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance has reported a new possible solution to effective treatment and prevention of cancer through more accessible testing. More precisely, the researchers were interested in seeing whether easy-to-use testing kits that can also be used at home help improve…
Recently, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Lethbridge in Canada shows that the use of cannabis for coronavirus infection may help in relieving symptoms of the infection. More specifically, the scientists found that strong strains of cannabis from thirteen different plants affected the ACE2 pathways. Previous studies have shown that the…
In the past six months, the coronavirus pandemic has caused multiple indirect issues in nearly all affected countries, specifically during the lockdown period. One of the negative effects of the infection has been the higher consumption of alcoholic drinks by adults and even adolescents and teenagers. The primary reason for the increase in sales and…
The findings of a new study which has been conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder show that giving ‘good bacteria‘ or probiotics in the third trimester of pregnancy can successfully help in the prevention of autism-like disorder. More specifically, the scientists discovered symptoms of an autism-like disorder were absent in offsprings of…
At the moment, the daily increase in the number of cases of coronavirus infection around the world along with the high mortality rate is enough to show that the ongoing health crisis is not ending any time in the coming months. In addition, health agencies including the World Health Organization have also made it clear…
In the past year, over one hundred million people in the US were estimated to travel during the holiday season in order to see their family and friends. However, the majority may plan this year’s gatherings and events differently due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which may also make it impossible to travel. At the…
Recently, new research conducted by the University of Washington schools of medicine and the University of Pittsburgh showed that the number of cases of sepsis has increased dramatically in the past decade. The health condition seems to be specifically prevalent in children from lower socio-economic classes. Previously, the World Health Organization had estimated the total…