Working With Dangerous Viruses Sounds Like Trouble – But Here’s What Scientists Learn From Studying Pathogens In Secure Labs
06/15/2021 - 00:09It is critical for scientists to study new disease pathogens in the lab as they’re discovered and to understand how they move from host to host and are affected by conditions. 
How Virus Detectives Trace The Origins Of An Outbreak – And Why It's So Tricky
06/08/2021 - 01:57The prevention of future pandemics requires examining viral family trees. 
The Next Pandemic Is Already Happening – Targeted Disease Surveillance Can Help Prevent It
06/02/2021 - 08:18Sustained surveillance for disease outbreaks at global hot spots may be the key to preventing the next pandemic. 
The Case for Donating US Covid Vaccines Overseas
03/28/2021 - 13:00A Senate committee grilled federal officials about the shortage of vaccines to protect Americans against a pandemic virus. Two months later, the U.S. public had lost interest in the virus, and millions of vaccines were sitting in warehouses — although poor countries still needed them. 
The Hype Has Faded, but Don’t Count Out Convalescent Plasma in Covid Battle
03/27/2021 - 17:32Six months after it was controversially hailed by Trump administration officials as a “breakthrough” therapy to fight the worst effects of covid-19, convalescent plasma appears to be on the ropes. 
Pandemic-Caused PTSD: Treating the Next Health Crisis
03/10/2021 - 08:00Besides the long-term effects of Covid-19 on the body, there is growing recognition of the psychological impact that Covid-19 has on the community at large, and growing concern for the enduring effects on the psyche. 
Words from the Wise about Covid and the Heart
02/25/2021 - 18:36Covid-19 is having a surprising effect on the heart and vascular system. We spoke to experts to find out what's going on. The Challenge of the Mutant Variants
02/05/2021 - 15:30After a year of the coronavirus pandemic raging across the globe, it looked like vaccines would provide a light at the end of the tunnel. Now, new strains of the virus raise questions about both spread and vaccines. 
Many US Health Experts Underestimated the Coronavirus … Until It Was Too Late
12/24/2020 - 14:54A year ago, while many Americans were finishing their holiday shopping and finalizing travel plans, doctors in Wuhan, China, were battling a mysterious outbreak of pneumonia with no known cause. 
Criticism Quickly Follows Remdesivir Approval
10/22/2020 - 19:40The FDA has approved the drug known as remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19.
Vitality
How to Live Better, Longer
Key To Exceptional Longevity: Study Identifies Common Blood Traits Among People Who Live To 100
People who live to 100 years have lower measures of creatinine, glucose and uric acid in their blood compared to those with a comparatively shorter lifespan, researchers say. 
Snacking Isn't Always Harmful. Study Identifies Worst Time To Snack, Types Of Food To Avoid
Unhealthy snacking can counteract the benefits of a healthy meal, and snacking after 9 p.m. can lead to poor health. 
Does Transplantation Induce Aging In Patients? Researchers Say A New Drug Class Can Help Prevent It
Treatment with a new class of drugs, called senolytics, in donors improved the physical fitness of the recipients, a new study has shown. 
Smoking Speeds Up Aging, Quitting The Habit May Reduce The Risk: Study
Researchers have found that smoking causes chromosomal damage and speeds up aging. The risk of damage can be reduced by quitting the habit.
Mental Health
Struggling With Stress? Consider Avoiding Fatty Food For Better Recovery
A new study found that consuming high-fat food could hinder the recovery of endothelial function. 
Yogurt For Mental Health? Study Uncovers How Fermented Food May Prevent Depression, Anxiety
A team of researchers has identified how bacteria in fermented foods such as yogurt can help manage stress and prevent depression and anxiety. 
New 'Prescription Tool' For Postpartum Depression? Study Says Moderate Aerobic Exercise Helps In Prevention, Treatment
Engaging in aerobic exercise sessions 3-4 times per week, each lasting approximately 35-45 minutes, showed significant efficacy. 
Long-Term Painkiller Use In Under 25s Raises Risk Of Mental Illness, Substance Abuse: Study
People with chronic pain who were on prescription painkillers were at 49% higher risk of mental illness and 82% higher risk of developing substance abuse.
Innovation
First Saliva-Based Pregnancy Tests: Everything To Know
Salistick detects pregnancy by identifying a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is present in the body of a pregnant person. 
AI Demonstrates High Accuracy In Diagnosing Mpox Using Skin Lesion Photos
AI could help hasten the diagnosis of new mpox cases. 
'Gene Silencing' Technology Offers Fresh Hope For Alzheimer's Patients
The genetic study showed promising results in "silencing" the genes that translate into tau protein, the primary component behind dementia. 
Cancer Diagnosis Through Urine Test: New Nanoparticle Sensors Can Help In Early Detection
Scientists have now come up with a new technology that involves cancer diagnosis through a simple urine test using a strip of paper, making diagnosis simple and affordable for people.
Healthy Living
People Above 50 May Have Accelerated Aging In At Least 1 Organ; A Blood Test Could Detect It
Researchers now say around 18% of healthy adults above the age of 50 face accelerated aging in at least one of their organs. 
Can Diet Soda Consumption Affect Your Liver? Study Says Excessive Intake Linked To Risk Of MASLD
Excessive consumption of diet soda could raise the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated Steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the most common form of chronic liver disease. 
Early Menstruation Linked To Heightened Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes Later In Life: Study
The study also suggests that girls who start menstruation before the age of 10 or younger, are at an increased risk of having a stroke before the age of 65. 
What Is Skin Flooding? Here's What An Expert Says About The Extreme Hydration Technique
Skin flooding is a skincare technique that promises an instant, radiant boost to the skin by layering multiple hydrating products.
Covid - 19
COVID-19 Booster Shot: Study Says Half Dose Of Pfizer Vaccine Produces Strong Immune Response
The team discovered that people who previously received AstraZeneca or Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines had a "non-inferior" immune response when given a half dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine, comparable to those who received a full dose. 
Minimally Invasive, 10-Minute Procedure Could Restore Sense Of Smell In Long COVID Patients
Using an image-guided minimally invasive procedure that takes less than 10 minutes, patients could alleviate symptoms of parosmia, a condition characterized by a distorted sense of smell. 
Over 20% Of COVID Patients Treated With Paxlovid Suffer Virologic Rebound: Study
Over 20% of patients taking Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy, commonly known as Paxlovid, suffer from the rebound, compared to less than the 2% chance seen in other treatment groups, a Harvard Medical School study revealed. 
Excess Gut Fungi Linked To Severe COVID-19 Infection: Study Says They Cause Lasting Immune Changes
Researchers identified that an abundance of fungi in the gut, particularly strains of Candida albicans yeast, could trigger an increase in immune cells, which could worsen lung damage.
