Ringworm is a common fungal infection that’s not worm-caused, but rather by a fungus Tinea and it’s highly contagious. Any person can get ringworm, though some individuals are more prone to it than others, for example, people with compromised immunity and kids. The most common indicator is a red and […]
People are born with tens of thousands of HSC cells that enable a long-term production of blood and immune cells which keep us safe from infections. They can duplicate to make more stem cells or differentiate to produce different lineages of immune cells. This helps the body acquire the necessary […]
Most dog owners would probably tell you that it was their secret wish that their dogs would’ve stayed puppies forever. However, puppyhood lasts shortly. Most puppies quickly transform from goofy and cute pooches into gorgeous adults. German shepherds are no exception: these beautiful dogs grow into large and majestic creatures. […]
When he was only seventeen back in 2011, Wang Shangkun decided to undergo a surgery to get his right kidney removed so that he could sell it on the black market and buy an iPhone. The boy from Anhui, China actually sold his kidney for $3,273 and bought an iPad […]
Thanks to this groundbreaking trial with mosquito manipulation, the cases of dengue fever have been reduced by 77 percent. The scientists used mosquitoes that were infected with ‘miraculous’ bacteria that lowers the ability of the insects to spread dengue. The trial which took place in Yogyakarta city in Indonesia is […]
The genius invention of Dasia Taylor, a teenager, has the potential to save people’s lives. This bright and charismatic 17-year-old teen who resides in Iowa, USA has invented a revolutionary suture that changes color if the wound becomes infected. This is a feature she hopes will alert the doctors to […]
Researchers in Germany may need to test thousands for their immunity with Berlin planning its exit strategy from the lockdowns because of the pandemic. German researchers planned on introducing so-called coronavirus immunity certificates that will ease the transition when post-lockdown life happens. This certificate would allow Germans to leave the […]
Honey is one the first natural remedies we reach for when we have the cold or the flu. We use it to heal a sore throat or to reduce coughing. But, honey can offer you so much more- in fact, recent research has found that one type of honey is […]
Unfortunately, the homeless people from Las Vegas are directed to sleep in rectangles that were painted on the pavement on a parking lot camp owned by the city. This is how they’re trying to cease the spread of the coronavirus, a move which has been causing divided opinions on social […]
One American who survived WW2 and the Spanish Flu is believed to be the oldest survivor of the virus after he recovered miraculously. Bill Lapschies, a 104-year-old veteran displayed symptoms linked with the condition on the 5th of March and was placed in isolation at the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ […]