New research conducted in mice has shown how coxsackievirus B type 4 — an enterovirus, a virus transmitted through the intestines — may be able to trigger diabetes in people who have the virus. A new study has shown a possible mechanism for triggering diabetes in people who have coxsackievirus B type 4 (CVB4), a […]
Author: Marilyn Kate
No, Mouthwash and Nasal Rinses Aren’t Cures for COVID-19
New research examined if mouthwashes, antiseptics, and a nasal rinse were effective ways to kill a virus very similar to COVID-19. The study found that some of these products can be effective against a type of human coronavirus under lab-controlled conditions. However, experts say human trials with people with COVID-19 are needed to confirm how […]
Interactive Gaming Can Help Children, Teens Battle Loneliness During Pandemic, Experts Say
Experts say that while playing video games alone can increase loneliness in children, interactive video gaming with online friends can help ease loneliness. They say this finding is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic when children are confined to home for longer periods of time. Experts advise parents to talk to children about what games […]
Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug
Coronavirus pandemic US regulators have given full approval for the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat Covid-19 patients in hospitals. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Veklury, the drug’s brand name, cut the recovery time on average by five days during clinical trials. “Veklury is the first treatment for Covid-19 to receive FDA approval,” the […]
CORONAVIRUS: HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR HUMAN VACCINE TRIALS
There are several ways you can help A race is on to find the coronavirus vaccine: Oxford University and Imperial College London have been given a combined total of £84 million by the UK government to support their research. On 20 July it was announced Britain had signed deals to secure 90 million doses of two potential coronavirus vaccines […]
Atlantic City is leading a wave of female casino leaders
Women now run four of Atlantic City’s nine casinos in what some industry executives and observers say could be the future of the gambling industry For decades, women have dealt cards or served drinks in casinos, but they rarely got the chance to run the joint. But women now run four of Atlantic City’s nine […]
8 WAYS TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE THAT YOU DON’T LIKE
It’s unlikely you’ll always be able to avoid people you don’t like — in fact, Patel says if you do this you are only limiting yourself Lindsay Dodgson Unless you’re a genetic anomaly, it’s likely you will meet people you don’t like throughout your lifetime. Whether it’s your mother-in-law or one of your colleagues, you’re […]
Hilary Duff Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 2 With Matthew Koma
Hilary Duff’s husband Matthew Koma joked that the two had a lot of fun in quarantine in the caption of a photo announcing their pregnancy. By KAITLIN REILLY Related: Hilary Duff & Matthew Koma Are Married! Inside Their At-Home Wedding This is what dreams are made of! On Saturday, Oct. 24, Hilary Duff revealed some big news: She and […]
McDonald’s pushes for healthier Happy Meals
Fast-food chain has evolved to keep pace with health-conscious consumers and changing expectations Former McDonald’s USA CEO Ed Rensi on restaurants considering getting rid of ball pits and the key ingredients to a coronavirus stimulus for small businesses. McDonald’s is on track to healthier Happy Meals. The fast-food chain reported that since launching its initiative to […]
Doctors Explain Why You Might Get Headaches at Night – and How to Prevent Them
After a long day of work or classes, we all look forward to enjoying a calm evening, complete with curling up on the couch with a good book, some episodes on Netflix, or a glass of wine (or all of the above). That means any kind of distraction from winding down is an inconvenience, and a nighttime headache is […]