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Coronavirus patient from Diamond Princess says symptoms hit 'hard and fast'    New York Post

The sub-concussive impact - BU News Service The sub-concussive impact - BU News Service Posted: 23 Feb 2017 12:00 AM PST In 2002, Jeff Astle passed away at the age of 59 after suffering years of slowly declining mental health. Astle was a professional English soccer player in the 1960s and 70s. Prior to his death, doctors and family members thought he was suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's disease, but the coroner found a different cause of death – chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Astle's death raised many questions. CTE is most commonly associated with high-contact sports, such as football or boxing, where serious head traumas and concussions occur frequently. How could someone without a history of concussions or major head injuries die from a disease like CTE? Nicknamed "The King," Astle was a prolific player known for his skill at heading the soccer ball. Could years of heading the ball be to blame? Since 2002...

Glow-in-the-Dark Amphibians Are Way More Common Than Scientists Thought    Discover Magazine

Newts and frogs light up like glow sticks under the right light    Science Magazine

Kerala man tests negative for coronavirus, dies of pneumonia the next day - Hindustan Times Kerala man tests negative for coronavirus, dies of pneumonia the next day - Hindustan Times Posted: 29 Feb 2020 04:02 AM PST A 36-year-old man, who returned to Kerala's Cochin from Malaysia with symptoms of flu and breathlessness, died on Saturday, a day after he tested negative for the deadly coronavirus, doctors said. The man had landed at the international airport in Cochin on Thursday night and was rushed to the isolation ward at the Government Medical College Hospital. He had been working in Malaysia for the last three years. According to doctors, the man died of pneumonia and chest congestion as they were waiting for the test result of his second sample from a laboratory. "In the preliminary investigation, we found he developed acute pneumonia and respiratory distress syndrome. We also understood that he was diabetic. Blood sugar ca...

Coronavirus symptoms: What to look for if you think you might be sick - Los Angeles Times Coronavirus symptoms: What to look for if you think you might be sick - Los Angeles Times Posted: 03 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST Feeling sick? You may be wondering whether you could be infected with the new strain of coronavirus that has spread from China to more than two dozen countries and territories around the world. If you live in the United States, chances are good that it's not the coronavirus that ails you. The Centers for Disease Control has confirmed 11 cases of novel coronavirus infection in the U.S., including six in California . The CDC also determined that 167 people who had symptoms consistent with the coronavirus were not actually infected. More tests are pending, and health officials expect the number of confirmed cases here will rise as the outbreak continues. But it's important to keep in mind that the risk is low and that no o...

Cough that won't go away: When to see a doctor - Medical News Today Cough that won't go away: When to see a doctor - Medical News Today Posted: 23 May 2019 12:00 AM PDT A cough is a common symptom that occurs in a range of different conditions. Some, including pneumonia and asthma, require medical attention. It is best to see a doctor for coughs that persist for longer than 3 weeks, as they may indicate something more serious. A cough occurs when the lungs or airways become irritated. The most common cause of a cough is the common cold, which does not usually require medical attention. However, coughs that occur with other symptoms, such as dizziness, may require a trip to doctor. This is particularly important with more serious symptoms, such as coughing up blood. This article will discuss when to see a doctor about a cough, as well as some possible causes of a persistent cough. Share on Pinterest A p...