Algeria’s health ministry said Friday it recorded 240 new COVID-19 cases the day before, the country’s highest daily tally since the pandemic began and three weeks after easing a lockdown. Djamel Fourar, the spokesman for the ministry’s scientific committee monitoring the pandemic, said Algeria has recorded a total of 12,695 cases of the respiratory illness, including 885 deaths, making it […]
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In their statement, the Department of Justice made it clear that they were not behind the cards, nor did they endorse them. “The Department of Justice has been made aware of postings or flyers on the internet regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the use of face masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of which include the […]
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There’s no question COVID-19 has changed many aspects of our lives. As drug researchers, we are interested in how the pandemic has affected illicit drug use in Australia. Our two new surveys of Australians who regularly use illicit drugs show people most commonly reported no change or a reduction in their use of various illicit drugs since COVID-19 restrictions came […]
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Given the current climate — primarily in the United States — of social unrest, injustice, and uncertainty, it may seem strange to read or even think about hopeful or positive things. But scientists are advancing in the fight against the new coronavirus, and this feature rounds up their progress. Some have suggested that the U.S. is currently struggling with two […]
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As the U.S. enters a fourth month of dealing with the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Americans are well-versed in the signs, symptoms and risk factors of the virus. Those with preexisting conditions — such as heart and kidney diseases, type 2 diabetes, obesity and immunocompromising illnesses — are at a higher risk of developing severe cases of COVID-19, and are in […]
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While breast reconstruction typically does not include the areola or nipple, nipple reconstruction is one option for survivors who wish to restore the original look and feel of their breasts. Just as cancer treatments affect one’s physical health, it can affect how a person feels and knock their confidence significantly. READ MORE Arthritis diet: What foods to eat to reduce […]
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Impaired blood clotting after surgery or major injury can lead to severe bleeding or hemorrhage in patients if they are not rapidly treated with blood transfusions. A team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital has developed a novel, inexpensive and portable device that can quickly and accurately measure the ability of blood to properly clot (or coagulate). Traditional laboratory […]
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Dementia describes cognitive decline that can become debilitating. And one type of drink may even speed up the process of mental decline. Which beverage should you try to avoid as much as possible? Abnormal brain changes can trigger a decline in thinking skills, which can affect behaviour, feelings, and relationships. Charity Dementia UK declared that if you regularly drink more […]
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Apples are the fruit most contaminated with small pieces of plastic while carrots are the veg most tarnished, said the study in the Journal of Environmental Research. Maria Westerbos, of campaign group Plastic Soup Foundation, said: “For years we have known about plastic in crustaceans and fish, but this is the first time we have known about it in vegetables. If […]
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Heatwave conditions have hit the UK this week, with the peak of the heat forecast to reach much of Britain today. Highs of 33C are possible across the country, and with the closeness to the summer solstice, the position of the sun has also led to very high UV levels. The Met Office UV scale states levels of eight and […]
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