WHO says new coronavirus mutation more infectious, but believes vaccine can still take care of it
WHO revealed that the new coronavirus strain that appeared in the UK seems to be more infectious than the prevailing strain.
US records highest yearly death toll in 2020 reaching past 3 million
Experts predict that the final 2020 tally would be 400,000 more than the total number of deaths in 2019.
COVID-19 pandemic gives rise to super gonorrhea strain after overuse of antibiotics
Self-medication by those who feel sick can fuel resistance in gonorrhea.
Elderly Italian woman gets mauled to death by five pet wolf-dogs
Her daughter said the dogs were a cross between German shepherds and wild wolves, and that they have many wolfish characteristics.
New COVID-19 variant now plaguing South Africans
This new variant is labeled as 501.V2 and it is said to be dominant among new infections.
Winter heating may pose a danger to life and limb; learn how to keep your family safe
Heating sources can become electrical hazards as well as fire dangers, and becoming aware of such risks can keep the family safe.
95 Apple Stores stop operations despite peak holiday season
With the closure of the physical stores, many moved to adopt the Express storefront service to be able to cater to customers.
Twenty percent of US prisoners tested positive for COVID-19; more than 1,700 have already died
In the Lansing Correctional Facility in Kansas, there were about 5,100 prisoners who contracted the virus.
Coronavirus invades the brain and causes adverse effects, says study
When coronavirus enters the brain, the patient may experience brain fog and fatigue and can lead to cognitive issues.
Google to say goodbye to its smart home OS Android Things
It seems that even refocusing the smart OS to cater only to smart displays and speakers still did not perform in the way Google expected it to.
U.S. deaths from drug overdose reach all-time high, making authorities anxious
The disruption caused by the pandemic to the daily lives of people has hit hard on those with substance use disorder.
COVID-19 positive groom knowingly infects wedding photographer
The photographer had to take time off work and also isolated away from her children to ensure that they would not contract the virus.
Debunked COVID-19 myths still spreading false information online
The vast reach of the internet has allowed coronavirus myths to survive and many are still being accessed by unsuspecting users.
Freaky 3D masks featuring real faces of people can be bought in Japan
Any adult can don these masks and they would look like another person, depicting the face of an unnamed Japanese adult.
Coronavirus silver lining? Alcohol consumption among college students drastically drops during pandemic
Many returned to live with their parents and the researchers noted that this could be a protective measure against heavy drinking during emerging adulthood.
Healthcare worker suffers allergic reaction 10 minutes after receiving Pfizer vaccine
Her symptoms kept re-emerging, which was why the woman was transferred to the intensive care unit.
COVID-19 safety: Wearing a used face mask more dangerous than having no mask at all
A new surgical mask that has three layers is 65 percent efficient when it comes to filtering particles found in the air, but its efficiency drops after first use
Hydrocolloid bandages: Simple acne hack that is taking TikTok by storm
Hydrocolloid bandages were originally designed to heal blisters and other kinds of wounds.
Safest winter sports amid pandemic: CDC outlines best activities for cold season
Caution must be exercised in relation to contact sports like wrestling or hockey, especially when it involves those who are not members of the family.
Pinterest settles gender discrimination lawsuit filed by former COO for $22.5 million
Brougher's complaint came at the heels of public statements aired by two Black women who said that they faced racism as well as sexism at Pinterest.
FDA approves allergy-free genetically modified pigs for medical, food products
The GalSafe pigs do not have the alpha-gal sugar that is normally found on the surface of the cells of pigs.
Fan-blown air can help advanced cancer patients breathe easier
A number of nonpharmacological interventions have been linked with improved breathlessness in advanced cancer patients.
Dyslexic kids show strong social and emotional intelligence
Those who have higher emotional reactivity also have stronger connectivity in the salience network of their brain.
Do you still need a vaccine even if you survived COVID-19? Expert weighs in
The protection from a vaccine may be more lasting than what one gets from being infected naturally.
Facebook will not require employees to get COVID-19 vaccine before returning to office
Mark Zuckerberg tells Facebook employees that they do not need to get vaccinated before they can return to work in an in-person setting.
More not always better: High vitamin D doses may increase risk of falls among seniors
Giving the elderly a higher dose of vitamin D will not in any way be better at preventing them from falling.
'Cat scratch fever' may cause psychotic symptoms: New study offers more evidence
"You know you got it when you're going insane," from the song "Cat Scratch Fever" in 1977 may have had its roots from a real disease spread by cats.
Libraries in Japan install machines that would disinfect books using UV light
The machine gives visitors peace of mind knowing that a book that they take out from the library would be free of viruses.
Pharma recall: Depression and erectile dysfunction drugs mistakenly "mixed-up"
Unintentional consumption of sildenafil can pose a serious health risk for people who have underlying health issues, leading to dangerously low blood pressure.
Two UK health workers suffer allergic reaction after receiving Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
Those who are due to receive the vaccine must relay their allergies to health care professionals who would be administering the vaccine.
