The signs and symptoms of COVID-19 vary from person to person. An exploratory study indexed on PubMed explained that the clinical spectrum of this disease […]
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COVID-19 Testing: Methods and Types of Test Kits
The high transmissibility of the associated SARS-CoV-2 virus and the widespread prevalence of the associated COVID-19 have called for the development and utilization of testing […]
Explainer: Why Italy Has High COVID-19 Deaths
Italy confirmed its two first cases of COVID-19 on 31 January 2020. The number of documented cases reached three on February 6, and it remained […]
SARS-CoV-2 Facts: Origin, Description, and Symptoms
SARS-CoV-2, previously known as the 2019-nCoV, is a positive-sense, single-stranded RNA coronavirus first reported in late 2019 and linked in the 2019-2020 pneumonia outbreak in […]
Jellyfish Sting: How To Avoid Them?
The effects of jellyfish sting vary depending on the type of species. Stings from true jellyfish or species under the Scyphozoa class mostly trigger slightly […]
Causes of Ebola Outbreak
The Ebola virus disease or EVD has a high fatality rate of 50 percent according to the World Health Organization. The organization also noted that […]
Explainer: Why Ebola Virus Disease is so Deadly?
Ebola virus disease or EVD is a severe disease caused by ebolaviruses affecting humans and other primates. Several Ebola outbreaks have been recorded in remote […]
Studies: How Smoking Affects the Skin?
As if there are not enough reasons not to smoke, especially considering its negative health effects to include increased risk for developing cancers and cardiovascular […]
Explainer: Causes of Water Intoxication
Water intoxication or hyperhydration is a fatal medical condition resulting from the overconsumption of water or other fluids. Also known as water poisoning and water […]
Good Cholesterol: Roles and Benefits of HDL Cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol or HDL cholesterol is a particle composed of a lipoprotein that surrounds a lipid molecule called cholesterol. Remember that not all cholesterols […]