While the world is learning to live with COVID-19, scientists still have many unanswered questions about how the infection affects the body and brain—not just when people are sick, but over the long term as well. In a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, researchers report on changes … Read more
The dreaded scenario has happened: you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 at the worst time, with holiday travel, parties, or family gatherings just days away. Does this mean your plans are doomed? Even nearly three years into the pandemic, the answer is surprisingly complicated. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most people … Read more
As successful as the COVID-19 vaccines have been in curbing the pandemic, their benefits haven’t been enjoyed equally by people around the globe. Throughout the pandemic—and even now—vaccine development and distribution has been undeniably lopsided, skewed in favor of developed countries with the resources to create, test, manufacture, and distribute shots when the need arises. … Read more
If only the turkey on your Thanksgiving table could talk. That bird would like a word about how “exhausting” it is. The idea that turkey makes us tired has been passed around holiday celebrations for a long time—and it’s not the only myth shared year after year. Is canned pumpkin really less nutritious than fresh? … Read more
Experts talk about how to stay safe if a mass shooting erupts near you, and how to deal with the fear that can be triggered by this type of violence. View original article Contributor: Shayna Jacobs
Cooking oil, including olive oil, canola, seed oils and ghee, all have different health effects and smoke points. Here’s how to choose which ones to use. View original article Contributor: Jennifer Cook
People with vision problems were more than twice as likely as their counterparts to say they had an unmet health need because of cost. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore
Experts talk about how to stay safe if a mass shooting erupts near you, and how to deal with the fear that can be triggered by this type of violence. View original article Contributor: Shayna Jacobs
Cooking oil, including olive oil, canola, seed oils and ghee, all have different health effects and smoke points. Here’s how to choose which ones to use. View original article Contributor: Jennifer Cook
People with vision problems were more than twice as likely as their counterparts to say they had an unmet health need because of cost. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore