How scientists decide to name new animal species they discover doesn't follow a prescribed set of rules. Some aim to go for a humorous approach like the flatworm Ramisyllis kingghidorahi which was named after Godzilla’s enemy, King Ghidorah. Some name the novel creature after a … [Read more...] about “Alien” flatworm named in honor of COVID-19 victims
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New study: Exercise after vaccination may boost immunity
If you thought it was better to take it easy after getting your vaccine, you may want to think again. In a new study published by Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, researchers found that up to 90 minutes of mild-to-moderate exercise soon after receiving a vaccine could provide you … [Read more...] about New study: Exercise after vaccination may boost immunity
New Covid test gives results comparable to PCR test in just 5 minutes
Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have conducted a study investigating a new prototype breathalyzer test that detects a Covid infection through changes in your chemical “breath print”. To use the breathalyzer, the user breathes into a … [Read more...] about New Covid test gives results comparable to PCR test in just 5 minutes
How to deal with “maskne”
After a brief interlude, mask mandates are on the rise again as the pandemic continues. Mask-wearing helps keep us and everyone else safe and healthy, but we can all agree that mask-wearing-induced skin irritation and acne (otherwise known as “maskne”) is not ideal. The two … [Read more...] about How to deal with “maskne”
New mRNA flu vaccine shows success in clinical trials
When the common cold returns each year, so does the rise in flu cases. For younger, healthy people, all this means is the sniffles and a day in bed, but as we get older or develop other health conditions, these seasonal diseases can have a more dramatic, sometimes deadly impact … [Read more...] about New mRNA flu vaccine shows success in clinical trials