More than 90% of the legal marijuana products offered in medical dispensaries are much stronger than what clinical studies have shown that doctors recommend for chronic pain relief, according to a study published in the March 26 online edition of the journal PLOS ONE. To many that may seem like a good thing, but just the […]
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Study Shows How Long COVID-19 Stays Infectious On Cardboard, Metal and Plastic
The virus that causes COVID-19 remains for several hours to days on surfaces and in aerosols, a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found. The study suggests that people may acquire the coronavirus through the air and after touching contaminated objects. Scientists discovered the virus is detectable for up to three hours in aerosols, up […]
COVID-19: 10 Tips to Prevent and Avoid Getting Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the globe in recent times has been declared to be a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Coronavirus or CoV is a large virus family known to cause common flu as well as severe respiratory diseases like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). However, […]
COVID-19: Different Symptoms for Coronavirus vs Flu vs Allergies
The rising positive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) all over the world show that the recently discovered virus strain has marked its presence in every continent. The COVID-19 belongs to the coronavirus (CoV) virus family, which is known to cause common cold as well as the severe Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory […]
New Yorkers & Covid19: Support for school closures, while most feel not at risk
A new CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) survey released today found that 60% of New York State residents believe their chances of contracting the novel Coronavirus are low or very low. The survey of 1000 New York households, conducted between March 13-15, 2020 and considered accurate within a range […]
New Sleep Method Strengthens Brain’s Ability To Retain Memories
A new joint study by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers has yielded an innovative method for bolstering memory processes in the brain during sleep. The method relies on a memory-evoking scent administered to one nostril. It helps researchers understand how sleep aids memory, and in the future could possibly help […]
Cancer Mutations Occur Decades Before Diagnosis
Researchers at EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and the Francis Crick Institute have analysed the whole genomes of over 2600 tumours from 38 different cancer types to determine the chronology of genomic changes during cancer development. Cancer occurs as part of a lifelong process in which our genome changes over time. As we age, […]
What’s It’s Like To Live Without A Sense Of Smell?
The smell of cut grass, freshly baked bread, childhood memories, lost loved ones, Christmas. What happens when it’s all gone? A new study from the University of East Anglia reveals the huge range of emotional and practical impacts caused by a loss of smell. It finds that almost every aspect of life is disrupted – […]
People With Inadequate Access To Food 10% To 37% More Likely To Die Prematurely
Adults with food insecurity (i.e., inadequate access to food because of financial constraints) are 10% to 37% more likely to die prematurely from any cause other than cancer compared to food-secure people, found new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “Among adults who died prematurely, those experiencing severe food insecurity died at an age 9 […]
Top 20 Best Golf Putters for Shaving Strokes Off Your Game
The putter is perhaps the most personal piece of equipment in your golf bag. When your group is on the green, the pace of the game slows down. Pleasantries are exchanged, good putts are complimented, and bad putts elicit collective groans. Here is where having a beautiful and effective putter really pays off. After all, […]
