The World Health Organization’s COVID-19 chief warned Tuesday “We’re not out of the woods” in the fight against the pandemic,
Month: October 2021
Commentary says COVID-19 vaccines should be shored up with a plant-based diet
“A solid vaccination program is lifesaving, essential, and insufficient,” begins the commentary “Shoring Up Vaccine Efficacy,” which appears today in
Vaginal birth may be safer for pregnant women with kidney and liver transplants
New research suggests that a planned cesarean birth might not be the safest mode of delivery for women who have
Cannabis causes birth defects in susceptible mice
A chemical found in cannabis, a common recreational drug, has now been shown to cause birth defects in mice. Scientists
Research reveals mechanisms behind ‘COVID toes’
Redness and swelling of the hands and toes, known as chilblain-like lesions, have been reported during the COVID-19 pandemic. A
People with substance use disorders may be at higher risk for SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections
An analysis of electronic health records of nearly 580,000 fully vaccinated people in the United States found that the risk
Years of exposure to air pollution and road traffic noise may raise heart failure risk
Exposure to air pollution and road traffic noise over the course of many years may be associated with an increased
What are the keys to a healthy intercultural relationship?
People are increasingly dating and marrying outside of their culture. A new study published in the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and
Nutrition in primary care yields health and economic benefits
Personalized nutrition advice from primary healthcare providers including General Practitioners is better than usual care at improving a person’s health
Excitatory neural receptors aid development of adult-born neurons
A unique interaction between an excitatory neural receptor and a chloride transporter are critical for development of adult-born neurons in
