The School District of Philadelphia has an ongoing asbestos crisis that, as of Feb. 12, has closed seven schools this academic year for varying intervals…
How the U.S. Is Preparing for a Major Coronavirus Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern and has created a global preparedness and response…
Coronavirus: Should you be stockpiling medication in case you need to self-isolate?
Coronavirus has claimed its first UK life, as an elderly woman passed away after testing positive for the virus. To help prevent further casualties, what…
AI imaging analysis prognostic in coronary artery disease
(HealthDay)—Reduced myocardial blood flow (MBF) and myocardial perfusion reserve (MPR) are prognostic for patients with coronary artery disease, according to a study published online Feb.…
Gold nanoparticles detect signals from cancer cells
A novel blood test that uses gold nanoparticles to detect cancer has also been shown to identify signals released by cancer cells which could result…
66-year study finds tall, slim girls are at greater risk of endometriosis
Girls who are tall and lean are at greater risk of developing endometriosis, a debilitating disease that affects women’s quality of life and ability to…
Trials show new drug can ease symptoms of chronic cough
Two trials of a new drug have shown that at low doses, it can ease the often distressing symptoms of chronic cough with minimal side…
South Korea reports 60 new coronavirus cases, total 893
South Korea reported 60 more novel coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the smallest increase for four days in the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…
‘Primitive’ stem cells shown to regenerate blood vessels in the eye
Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have successfully turned back the biological hands of time, coaxing adult human cells in the laboratory to revert to…
A new thermal insulation bag will save lives
In cold conditions, it is very likely that the human body will develop hypothermia following an accident. Maintaining a patient’s body temperature on the way…