Discovery of malaria parasite's clock could pave way to new treatments

The parasite that causes malaria has its own internal clock, explaining the disease's rhythmic fevers and opening new pathways for therapeutics.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200514143537.htm

The exposome: When our environment drives health and disease

The exposome is the sum of all the environmental drivers of health and diseases: a combination of external factors such as chemicals contained in the air, water or food, and of internal components produced by our organism in response to various stress factors. This very complex set of elements is continually evolving, and to map it fully is a challenging undertaking.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200514115742.htm

New guidance related to COVID-19 and stroke care

Researchers have published more than 40 new recommendations for evaluating and treating stroke patients based on international research examining the link between stroke and novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200514131731.htm

Unlocking the gate to the millisecond CT

Researchers have developed a new multi-beam method for conducting CT scans that improve image quality whilst drastically cutting the required time to one millisecond.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200514131725.htm

Can COVID-19 spread through fecal matter?

Early studies show evidence of COVID-19 genetic material in fecal matter, but more work is needed to determine if the virus can be spread through stool, according to a new review paper.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200514131710.htm

Study confirms cats can become infected with and may transmit COVID-19 to other cats

Scientists report that in the laboratory, cats can readily become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and may be able to pass the virus to other cats.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200514115836.htm

Coffee linked to lower body fat in women

Women who drink two or three cups of coffee a day have been found to have lower total body and abdominal fat than those who drink less, according to a new study.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200513200402.htm