A group of Indian scientists presented the results of a large-scale study of quercetin, a flavonoid molecule. It is found in many plants, fruits and vegetables and can be used as a medicine against COVID-19. Ukrinform writes about this. Professor, Department of Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala...
Almost 90% of all citrus fruits contain toxins, according to a new report from the Environment Working Group (EWG). More details were told by the Eat This edition. The Consumer Advocacy Group tested 25 samples of inorganic grapefruit, lemons, tangerines and oranges for pesticide residues used to extend ...
Life expectancy in the United States fell by a full year in the first half of 2020, according to a report released by the US National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Experts say COVID-19 was a significant contributor to this decline. About it…
Most COVID-19 cases in major U.S. cities are due to visits to just a few types of places, according to new research. More details about the places with the greatest risk of spreading COVID-19 were told by the New York Post. Restaurants, gyms, hotels and churches are included in 10% of places, ...
Americans invest more in welfare than they end up receiving, and immigrants receive more benefits than they contribute, according to a new study. Writes about this Washington Examiner. The study says that adding more immigrants will doom social security ...
According to British researchers, citriodiol, an ingredient in insect repellent, may kill the coronavirus. The ingredient, extrapolated from the citriodora eucalyptus tree, has been studied for use as a protective layer against SARS-CoV-2 by the British military, according to the Department of Defense. About…
Bandanas and knitted masks are among the least effective protective face covers for preventing the spread of the coronavirus, according to a new study. Writes about this New York Post. Researchers at Duke University tested 14 different types of masks. N95 type masks that use ...
Flu shots can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease in old age. This is confirmed by the results of two studies at once, writes the ABC13 edition. If you are avoiding flu shots because you are young and healthy, you have a reason to get them. New research ...
Scientists from Switzerland and the United States have found that the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 can infect cells in blood vessels and lead to serious heart disease. If this is true, drugs for COVID-19 may already be ready. “New Time” writes about this. Despite…
Since people around the world are already socially isolated due to the coronavirus pandemic, why not get paid for it? NASA is looking for volunteers to study the effects of isolation on human health. They will spend 8 months in a Russian laboratory Writes about this ...