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COVID-19 Patients Are Highly Infectious During the First Five Days of Showing Symptoms, Study Finds

COVID-19 disease lasts for only nine days after patients start showing symptoms, as per a new study that also reveals patients to be "most infectious" within five days of showing symptoms.
How to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder In The Pandemic’s Winter Months

How to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder During the Pandemic’s Winter Months

Seasonal affective disorder could hit hard this year amid the pandemic where social distancing and limited contact with family or loved ones are implemented.
Kojic Acid Soap: Uses, Benefits, and Risks

Everything You Need to Know About Kojic Acid Soap: Uses, Benefits, and Risks

Here is how to use kojic acid soap, its benefits, as well as its side effects or risks. Kojic acid soap nowadays has been frequently used by women in hopes of improving their skin.
Moderna

Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine: How Much Does It Cost Per Dose?

The initial result of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine in the clinical trial revealed it is nearly 95 percent effective in preventing the virus. But how much does it cost to get the vaccine?
NBA

Latest Updates of NBA Free Agency 2020: Clarkson Signs $52M Contract With Jazz

The National Basketball Association (NBA) free agency officially kicked off on Friday around 6:00 p.m. E.T. and there have been several twists and turns.
US, Mexico, Canada Extend Border Restrictions Until Late December

US, Mexico, Canada Extend Border Restrictions Until Late December

The United States' land borders with Mexico and Canada would remain closed for holiday travel. The United States' land borders with Mexico and Canada would remain closed for holiday travel.
Breakthrough Study: Scientists Discover Reversing Human Aging Process

Breakthrough Study: Scientists Discover Reversing Human Aging Process

Emerging technologies have opened the floodgates to a possible way to slow down aging. For the first time, Israeli scientists showed the reversal of aging in two essential biological chromosomes.
Employers Laying Off Staff During COVID-19

Employers Laying Off Staff During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic led to a global economic downturn. While companies are finding themselves in challenging spots, employees are one of the most affected groups.
AstraZeneca

Oxford, AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine Found Safe for Older Adults

Early trial results of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine have shown that it produces an immune response against the virus and is safe for older adults.
Gilead

WHO Disapproves Use of Remdesivir to Treat Severely-Ill COVID-19 Patients

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended against using Gilead's Remdesivir in treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Venezuelan Indigenous Group Who Wants to Meet Maduro Clashes With Police

More than 300 members of the Yukpa indigenous group of Venezuela have traveled across the country to seek a meeting with socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro.
Quitting Smoking, Vaping Could Help You Avoid COVID-19, Says a Study

Quitting Smoking and Vaping Could Help You Avoid COVID-19, Says a Study

For several decades, doctors warned that smoking could be hazardous to a person's health. Now, side-smoking or vaping could also make you a greater target for COVID-19.
Woman wearing a facemask

Do Face Masks Protect Wearers Against Virus? New Study Has Conflicting Findings

Researchers in Denmark revealed on Wednesday that surgical masks may not give full protection against the infectious and deadly COVID-19 in their large randomized trial.
2021 Tokyo Olympics: Will COVID-19 Vaccine Be a Mandatory Requirement?

2021 Tokyo Olympics: Will COVID-19 Vaccine Be a Mandatory Requirement?

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach announced Tuesday that getting a COVID-19 vaccine shot will not be mandated for the athletes who will compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
COVID-19 Clinical Trials: The Difference Between Real and Fake

COVID-19 Clinical Trials: The Difference Between Real and Fake

In the search for COVID-19 vaccines, there are thousands of clinical trials, and while many of the research studies are real, some are fake.
FDA Signals Green Light to the First at Home Rapid COVID-19 Test

FDA Signals Green Light to the First at Home Rapid COVID-19 Test

The Food and Drug Administration released an emergency authorization to the first rapid COVID-19 test.
Deadly Ebola-like Virus Can Spread from Person-to-Person, CDC Reveals

Deadly Ebola-like Virus Can Spread from Person-to-Person, CDC Reveals

A deadly Ebola-like disease can spread from person to person, the CDC warned. A deadly Ebola-like disease can spread from person to person, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned.
What to do if you’re involved in an Uber accident

What to do if you’re involved in an Uber accident

Ordering an Uber or Lyft ride from your phone is so common. I know you probably haven't thought about it, but what if, just what if, you ever get into an accident and you become injured-what would you do?
Wisconsin continuing education for Electricians – What You Need to Know

Wisconsin continuing education for Electricians – What You Need to Know

‌You can find a lot of opportunities for continuing education which will let you meet new people. Continuing education defines further studies to be updated about various incidents as well as rules and regulations. If you have completed continuing education, it can help get promotions and a high salary range.
Arthritis Drug Decreases COVID-19 Deaths Among Elderly, Says New Study

Arthritis Drug Decreases COVID-19 Deaths Among Elderly, Says New Study

An arthritis drug was significantly found to cut deaths in elderly patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19.