In the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic, which started when the virus SARS-CoV-2 jumped from animals into humans, we ask an important question — why are infections acquired from animals so dangerous to human health? Share on PinterestHumans may have contracted the new coronavirus from pangolins, which are often trafficked illegally in China.While it…
People with disabilities, who rely on grocery delivery services, are struggling to get food now that those services are overwhelmed by demand. “I don’t think either shoppers or the companies have thought about this unintended consequence of the increased demand,” said Larissa Fan, an artist who has a chronic neurological illness called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). “Prior to the COVID-19…
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New research has found that air pollution is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, far surpassing smoking, malaria, and other significant factors.Share on PinterestAir pollution may increase the risk of death significantly more than other factors, such as smoking.Researchers have found that air pollution is a leading cause of global death. In fact,…
Speaking to Medical News Today in part one of a two part interview, Prof. Paul Kellam’s message is clear. The current situation is very bad, and we all have a role to play in the global effort to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.Share on PinterestProf. Paul Kellam is part of a team working on a vaccine…
In the second part of our interview with Prof. Paul Kellam from Imperial College London in the United Kingdom, he urges people to heed the advice of governments while he is busy helping the effort to develop a vaccine against the new coronavirus.Share on PinterestThere is currently a global effort to develop a vaccine against…
March 30 (UPI) — Long-term exposure to air pollution may increase a person’s risk for…
The new Nightingale hospital in London’s ExCeL Centre will create the extra capacity needed because…
March 30 (UPI) — A fast, simple test for COVID-19 scheduled to be released Thursday…
One promising way to treat diabetes is with transplanted islet cells that produce insulin when…
March 30 (UPI) — Hot weather may double or triple heart-related deaths, according to a…
SEOUL, March 30 (UPI) — An increasing number of South Korean companies are joining a…
