Ugandan COVID-19 patients suffered organ damage - study

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Anti-inflammatory drugs may help keep virus in check; mornings not ideal for fever screening

(Reuters) - The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

Cosmic bursts unveil universe’s missing matter

Scientists don't yet know what causes them, but it must involve incredible energy, equivalent to the amount released by the sun in 80 years

Genomic analysis compares ADHD-related genetic variants in Neanderthal and modern human samples

The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has decreased progressively in the evolutionary human lineage from the Palaeolithic to nowadays, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

App weighs risks of cancer treatment delay during COVID-19

A new app helps doctors weigh the risks of delaying cancer treatment during the pandemic against the risk of COVID-19 infection while getting that care.

Dairy products ineffective in preventing bone loss or fractures during menopause transition

Dairy products provide more bone-beneficial nutrients than any other food group. Yet a new study based on data from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation shows that during the menopause transition, when bone loss is accelerated, they offer little benefit in preventing bone mineral density loss or fractures.

Nimodipine-loaded biodegradable fibers to protect nerve cells after brain surgery

Brain surgery poses a major threat to nerve cells. Even slight injuries can kill the sensitive cells. The drug nimodipine could help prevent this.

Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Govt

'Home deliveries of essential medicines like IFA, Calcium, ORS, Zinc, contraceptives etc can be organized in containment zones,' said Health Ministry.In case the number of beneficiaries is more, then additional sessions/clinics could be organized

Seven common mistakes that can weaken your Immune System

With the new reports about the deadly coronavirus reeling out across the nation on a daily basis, it is almost hard to feel confident that we are...

So, What Can We Do Now?

A guide to staying safe this summer

Screen time isn't great for your skin, but these tips can help

The simplest intervention is to limit the amount of blue light emitted from your devices, but there are products that can also help prevent skin damage.

Screen time isn't great for your skin, but these tips can help

The simplest intervention is to limit the amount of blue light emitted from your devices, but there are products that can also help prevent skin damage.

Screen time isn't great for your skin, but these tips can help

The simplest intervention is to limit the amount of blue light emitted from your devices, but there are products that can also help prevent skin damage.

Study Finds Spirituality Boosts Quality Of Life For Survivors & Caregivers

The American Heart Association just published some fascinating research.

Brain scans reveal the source of stress in the brain

The discovery of the neural "home" for stress could be helpful to people struggling with the major fear and anxiety that it causes.

The Reason Why Weight Loss Patches Offer Empty Promises

A product that promises to help you lose weight without restricting calories sounds ideal. Stick-on weight loss patches are the latest fad that touts this claimand they're popping up all over social media.

Study Finds Vaping Puts an ‘Incredible Amount of Stress’ on Mouth Bacteria

Vaping’s potential harms may extend beyond the lungs, a new study published on Wednesday in Science Advances suggests. Looking at the mouths of young healthy vapers, the study found evidence of drastic changes to the oral microbiome – changes that could raise their future risk of gum disease.

COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister

Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment and isolation centres with 5,324 beds as part of the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

How Europe’s CHEOPS satellite will improve the hunt for exoplanets

The primary objective of CHEOPS is to better understand the planets that we’ve already found. And its mission is now in full swing.

Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine: poll

More than two thirds of people 60 and older say they'd get vaccinated, compared with 40 per cent who are younger.

Study finds large racial/ethnic differences in use of medication for OUD during pregnancy

Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, according to a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital.

Spoilers: Tragic brain damage confirmed for Oliver in Corrie

Leanne and Steve received devastating news about Oliver.

Hermit Crabs: Tiny Crustaceans Living in Nature's Mobile Homes

Hermit crabs are easy to care for as pets if you provide them with all the essentials they need. And that includes shells for their growing bodies.

Our faiths call on us to care, protect and love this incredible planet of abundant life

For many years, faith communities, scientists and environmentalists have been warning political, and business leaders about the dangers of climate change and environmental destruction. Covid-19 is pointing to the reality that climate change and biodiversity loss will increase the crises we face, of poverty, starvation, migration, violence and conflict.

Coronavirus | Two hospitals from city to be part of WHO trial

Global solidarity trial aimed at evaluating four antiviral agents

Iran’s Covid-19 Recovered Patients Surpass 111,000, New Cases Top

The number of recovered patients from the novel coronavirus in Iran crossed 111,000 as of Wednesday, a health official announced.

Kelly Clarkson Sings ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ For NASA’s Attempted Launch America On Wednesday

Kelly Clarkson was "over the moon" to take part in NASA's attempted launch on Wednesday. The singer, 38, helped NASA launch SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station on Wednesday by singing the American National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". From her home in Montana, Clarkson virtually performed the number during the livestreamed event.…

COVID-19 NAF unveils locally-produced emergency ventilators

In line with its drive to provide indigenous solutions to tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled 2 emergency ventilators produced by a Team of Researchers from the Air Force Research and Development Centre (AFRDC) and Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna, in partnership with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.

LG Launches new line of commercial air-conditioners designed to combat air pollution

As technology, innovation, and industry continue to grow at a steady pace, companies have set their focus on proactively combatting environmental issues and climate change, both for their customers, as well as their corporate social responsibility. One of the biggest, perhaps most dangerous issue is air pollution. In fact, the European Heart Journal announced 8.8 million annual premature deaths from air pollution. This number is more than 6 million deaths caused by smoking each year. In May 2018, WHO reported that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants while in January 2019, UNICEF announced that over 130,000 children die every year because of air pollution. In particular, ASEAN member states such as Vietnam and Indonesia are suffering from fine dust. According to the "World Air Quality 2018 Report" published by AirVisual, an air quality monitoring website, Indonesia ranked 10th and Hanoi ranked 12th in the overall global ranking for air pollution in ASEAN. On the local front, the…

New Era of Spaceflight: Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, First Austronauts from US since 2011

A new era of human spaceflight is set to begin as American astronauts once again launch on an American rocket from American soil to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will fly on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, lifting off on a Falcon 9 rocket at 4:33 p.

COVID-19: New Zealand Discharges The Last Coronavirus Patient From Hospital

The last coronavirus patient was discharged from the hospital in New Zealand, as the country saw five consecutive days without any new cases.

Two generations of NHS medics work side-by-side fighting coronavirus

Despite being based in different areas of the hospital, the four family members often find themselves working side-by-side helping patients.

Two generations of NHS medics work side-by-side fighting coronavirus

Despite being based in different areas of the hospital, the four family members often find themselves working side-by-side helping patients.

U.N. nuclear watchdog plans delayed board meeting because of coronavirus

VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation board plans to hold next month’s quarterly meeting a week later than originally planned and mainly by video link because of the coronavirus pandemic, the board’s chairwoman told member states on Wednesday.

Hospitals turned their backs on us, say nurses with COVID-19

Staffers complain of unhygienic isolation facilities, lack of medical attention from employers, inadequate PPE

Lawmakers urge sovereign immunity law to retaliate for US abuse of litigation over COVID-19

Some 35 lawmakers have raised a special motion during this year's two sessions, urging the country to speed up formulating a foreign states immunity law that will grant Chinese citizens and companies the right to sue other countries in domestic courts, in an attempt to retaliate for US abuse of litigation against China over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Historic SpaceX launch, which had Irish Coast Guard on standby, postponed

The Irish Coast Guard said it would have a "very small part" in tonight's SpaceX launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida that was ultimately postponed.

Two generations of NHS medics work side-by-side fighting coronavirus

Despite being based in different areas of the hospital, the four family members often find themselves working side-by-side helping patients.

Adamawa confirms 11 fresh coronavirus cases - The Nation Nigeria

Adamawa State has confirmed 11 fresh COVID-19 cases.The new cases bring to 38 the total number of COVID-19 cases recorded so far in Adamawa.

Why can't private hospitals treat patients free, Supreme Court asks Centre

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked why the private hospitals, given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat Covid-19 patients for free. It questioned the central government if there is any...

SUZUKI: Pandemic and climate crises unmask inequalities

OPINIONA chorus of world leaders has declared we’re all in the same COVID-19 boat.In response, U.K. writer Damian Barr tweeted, “We are no

Enabling Europe to lead the green and digital transition

The Commission released today its latest report on the EU’s Science, Research and Innovation Performance, through which it analyses how Europe performs in the global context. It highlights the need for research and innovation (R&I) to support sustainable and inclusive growth of companies, regions and countries, making sure that no one is left behind in […]

29 test positive for Covid-19 at a frail care centre in Port Elizabeth

Ten staff members and 19 residents had tested positive for Covid-19 at the Lorraine Frail Care Centre in Port Elizabeth.

Back to school: Getting our funding (and other) priorities right

Agility. Creativity. Empathy. Every school will have unique circumstances and challenges. While immediate sanitation, PPE and so on are an important support for schools, it is only the first step of many.

Gov. Cuomo’s controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York’s health website

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s March 25 order that required nursing homes to admit patients who were suspected to have or had tested positive for COVID-19 has been deleted from the state of New York’s website, Fox News reported Tuesday.

Gov. Cuomo's controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York's health website, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Cuomo's March 25 order requiring adult care facilities to admit COVID-19-positive patients was apparently deleted, amid more than 5,800 deaths.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

COVID-19 recoveries in Ethiopia increases to 181

The Ministry indicated that the number of recovered people has increased after 14 patients have recovered today. The ministry has also reported 30 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases today after laboratory tests for 4,353 people. The new figure has increased the total number of coronavirus cases to 731.So far six people have also lost their lives by the virus in Ethiopia.

Watch SpaceX rocket launch LIVE stream as astronauts are launched into space

How you can watch a live stream of the rocket launch which is expected to take place just after 9.30pm

Coronavirus: Obasanjo lists three lessons Nigeria should learn from COVID-19

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has identified three key lessons that Nigeria and its people should learn from the raging coronavirus pandemic in the country

Places of worship to open gradually as 'new normal' comes into play: Religious Affairs Minister

The government has decided to allow places of worship in COVID-19 “green zones” to reopen as the “new normal” comes into force.

Gauteng health dept repurposes AngloGold hospital as a Covid-19 facility

A hospital being renovated to specifically handle coronavirus cases is expected to be handed over to the Gauteng Department of Health at the end of June.

9 Covid-19 recoveries in Bulawayo

Bulawayo has recorded nine Covid-19 recoveries leaving only two active cases but health experts are warning against complacency as it could steer a comeback of the virus.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: COVID-19 victim's kin alleges BMC of unresponsive

Virus apps expose tension between privacy and need for data

Paris, France | AFP | As more governments turn to tracing apps in the fight against the coronavirus, a deep-rooted tension between the need for public health information and privacy rights has been thrust into the spotlight. Track-and-trace technology is being touted as a silver bullet that will allow economies to reopen and people to emerge …

SpaceX, NASA close to historic launch: 'The hatch is closed'

SpaceX and NASA are in the final stages of preparations for the historic launch that will send astronauts back to space from American soil for the first time since 2011.

Poll: back to class?

Some local students will be headed back to class for the last month of the school year next week, and Interior Health wants to reassure parents who may be nervous.

Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning.

Pubs and restaurants could reopen NEXT MONTH as Boris Johnson says roadmap is moving 'faster than previously thought' and orders review of the six-foot rule

Boris Johnson tonight told MPs he hopes to allow watering holes and restaurants to re-open earlier than July 4 - the date which has been set down in the government's roadmap out of lockdown.

Boris Johnson says he 'hopes' two-metre social distance rule can be lowered soon

The Prime Minister faces warnings that many businesses will not be able to reopen if they have to keep customers two metres apart as he attempts to bring the country out of lockdown

Heyyyy Duuuuuude: Researchers Study 100 Billion Tweets To Characterize “Stretchable Words”

We’re all guilty of typing a 'hahahaha' every now and then (even if we’re not actually laughing) or a 'suuuuuuure' (when we’re definitely not sure of somet

National Lottery jackpot rolls over to £7.4m after no-one wins Wednesday's draw

There were no winners in tonight's draw, meaning Saturday's jackpot is now at an estimated £7.4m, but six ticket holders claimed £1m each after they matched five numbers and the bonus ball

Spain with Restriction for Brits this Summer?

While Spanish authorities have invited foreign tourists to start planning their holidays to Spain, the country’s top epidemiologist cautioned that travelers from countries that do not have coronavirus under control could be banned from entering. That message could be especially relevant to Brits, who are one of Spain’s leading source markets for tourism, but have been struggling to contain the infection.

Over 200 virus-linked attacks on health workers: Red Cross

The Red Cross said Wednesday that more than 200 violent attacks on health workers connected with the COVID-19 crisis had been reported across more than a dozen countries since the pandemic began.

State death toll rises to 1,897 after deadliest day yet claims 105 lives

2,190 new cases take COVID-19 tally near 57,000-mark

Elon Musk told NASA astronauts’ kids, ‘we’ve done everything we can to make sure your dads come back ok’ ahead of the SpaceX launch

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk seemed to get emotional on Wednesday when discussing the astronauts his company is about to launch into space.

Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'

NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.

Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'

NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.

Ireland ranks poorly in care home death comparisons

Figures contained in a Department of Health publication show Ireland with a high number of care home resident deaths, as a percentage of all Covid-19 deaths, as part of a rough comparison with 20 other countries.

Poll asks Louisiana educators about struggles teaching during COVID-19 pandemic

A poll asked members of the Louisiana Association of Educators to weigh in on some of the struggles affecting both teachers and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Horoscope Today, May 28, 2020: Aries, Scorpio, Leo, Virgo, Gemini, Libra, and other signs – check astrological prediction

Horoscope Today, May 28, 2020: Pisces, your stars again speak about a social commitment, perhaps some organisational duty.

4 Haryana districts sharing borders with Delhi still give health dept sleepless nights

Haryana witnessed the highest single-day spike with 94 cases Tuesday, followed by another 76 new cases on Wednesday, taking the state Covid tally to 1,381. Of these, while 838 patients have so far recovered and 18 died, there are still 525 active cases remaining.

New Jersey Bill On Table To Boost Solar In Equitable Way

New Jersey State Senator Troy Singleton recently introduced the NJ Clean Energy Equity Act, S. 2484, to help low-income New Jersey families benefit from solar, storage and energy efficiency. Senator Singleton explains the necessary and positive step: “All New Jerseyans — regardless of their zip code or socio-economic status — must have access to the many

21 including health workers test positive for COVID-19 in Tiruvannamalai

Increase in number of returnees from other States has led to a situation where the district administration is looking out for space for quarantine. With more number of cases reporting positive, tracin

Woman is first person with Down syndrome to graduate from Rowan University

A 24-year-old woman has become the first person with Down syndrome to graduate from New Jersey’s Rowan University.

Augmented reality can improve online shopping, study finds

A recent survey found that online shoppers return 70% of the clothing they order, more than any other category of purchase. This has an indirect but real impact on the environment.

Coronavirus: St Margaret's rest home resident believed to have died from COVID-19

The 96yo was returned to the rest home when it was confirmed she didn't have COVID, but her condition didn't improve.

Don't abandon us, we don't transmit coronavirus, say Cairo dogs and cats

CAIRO (Reuters) - The doggies and kitties of a Cairo veterinary clinic have an important message, and they are taking it to the internet.

Space rock in the backyard?

As SpaceX attempts to launch astronauts into space, an Okanagan man is sharing his story of how he thought he discovered a piece of space in his back yard.

Ryan Paevey talks acting, Hallmark, 'General Hospital,' and fans 

Acclaimed actor and model Ryan Paevey chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about his acting career, his career-defining moments, his advice for aspiring actors, and his company Fortunate Wanderer.

Migrant worker on way to catch train falls unconscious, later dies in hospital

Sillu had walked around three kilometers on Tuesday afternoon to reach Pandesara area from where the authorities and Odisha community leaders had arranged buses for migrant workers to reach railway station to catch the Shramik Express.

Brewdog launch 'Barnard Castle eye test' IPA 'for tall tales' amid Cummings row

Today the brewery announced the tongue-in-cheek name chosen by fans for its newest drink after the Dominic Cummings furore, caused by the government advisor's drive to Durham - with proceeds goinmg to the NHS

Bodies of 43 crash victims handed over to families

Minist­er says proces­s will be comple­ted in seven days

Ontario to take over management at more long-term care homes

Premier Doug Ford says province is prepared to pull operating licences and shut down facilities if necessary

Shobhaa De to pen 'Lockdown Liaisons'

Mumbai: Author Shobhaa De will come out with weekly instalments of short stories for the next month-and-a-half, trying to capture the fragile zeitgeist of the coronavirus pandemic in her own unique...

All should ensure implementation of the menstrual hygiene policy

Kebs should ensure the safety and standardisation of menstrual products.

After COVID-19 lockdown, fitness fans reconsider returning to the gym

Like many Canadians, Erin Riediger cancelled her gym membership when the country went into lockdown in March.For the first few days of quarantine, the Winni