
Five COVID customs which emerged during lockdown
Oct 01, 2020 15:29 pm UTC| Health
For many people, the word folklore is synonymous with the past: beliefs at odds with contemporary society; myth and legend, even magic. It is true that folklore helps us learn about our ancestors and their lives. As we...
A COVID-19 vaccine may come without a needle, the latest vaccine to protect without jabbing
Oct 01, 2020 15:28 pm UTC| Health
Vaccines are traditionally administered with a needle, but this isnt the only way. For example, certain vaccines can be delivered orally, as a drop on the tongue, or via a jet-like device. Vaccines that appear...

COVID-19 cure: Scientists plan to develop 'self-spreading' coronavirus vaccine
Sep 28, 2020 12:27 pm UTC| Science Health
While some countries are already seeing progress in containing or the slowing down of the spread of the coronavirus, millions of people are still affected by COVID-19 elsewhere. As scientists ramp up efforts in developing...

COVID-19 cure: UK-based researchers make breakthrough in finding 'druggable pocket' in coronavirus
Sep 24, 2020 10:50 am UTC| Science Health
When it comes to finding or developing a cure for the coronavirus or COVID-19, scientists are still in the midst of research and development with some already moving on to preliminary testing. As a definitive cure for the...

Depression and dementia in the age of COVID-19: Two sides, one coin
Sep 21, 2020 05:36 am UTC| Health
Every seven seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. A typical case that I often see in my practice is as follows: A 76-year-old woman has a two-year history of progressive worsening of short-term memory...
Good nutrition can contribute to keeping COVID-19 and other diseases away
Sep 20, 2020 06:03 am UTC| Health
The connection between the pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation coupled with a struggling economy has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends: Big Mac, Tom Collins, Ben and...
Coronavirus: why aren’t death rates rising with case numbers?
Sep 10, 2020 09:02 am UTC| Health
It is a conundrum. For much of the past two months, many people have been convinced that mortality associated with COVID-19 would rise as the number of people testing positive with the disease increased. But this has not...