When a new mutation within the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein receptor binding domain (RBD) emerges that a particular antibody can no longer neutralyze, it is often called an escape variant. With the rapid identification of these new variants within the infected population, and also in lab-generated versions of the spike protein, an exhaustive escape variant matrix […]
Coronavirus symptoms: Long Covid sufferer explains the symptoms she still endures
Coronavirus vaccine rollout ‘has not been impeded’ says Kwarteng Much is still unknown about how COVID-19 will affect people over time. However, researchers recommend that doctors closely monitor people who have had COVID-19 to see how their organs are functioning after recovery. Long covid symptoms have been reported by many patients with one woman being possibly the longest sufferer […]
Nikki Bella and More Celeb Parents Get Real About Postpartum Sex
In the bedroom after baby! Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Nikki Bella and more celebrity parents have described their postpartum sex lives after welcoming babies. The Jersey Shore Family Vacation alum said in a July 2019 “Women in Top” podcast episode that intercourse after birth “just hurt.” The reality star explained at the time: “Medically, they say […]
Minding the data gap with social determinants of health
A growing body of research demonstrates that social determinants of health (SDoH), such as healthcare literacy, income level and living environment, have a profound impact on patient outcomes. “We know as much as 80% of our health and well-being are determined by factors including whether someone can access and afford medical care – as well […]
Best supplements for hair growth: Omega-3 stimulates hair growth over six months
Hair loss: Dr Ranj discusses causes of male pattern baldness Researching the causes of hair loss can be disheartening – one soon discovers an array of lifestyle and genetic factors, all of which often conspire to cause hair loss. It is easy to become overwhelmed and view any attempts to treat hair loss as ill-fated. […]
India eases curbs further as COVID-19 cases tumble
India has further eased coronavirus restrictions, bucking the trend in many other countries as the huge Asian nation’s infection and death numbers fall sharply. Government figures on Thursday showed that, in the previous 24 hours, 123 people died from the virus in India, with 11,666 new infections. By comparison, the United States has posted daily […]
Detecting ADHD with near perfect accuracy
A new study led by a University at Buffalo researcher has identified how specific communication among different brain regions, known as brain connectivity, can serve as a biomarker for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The research relied on a deep architecture using machine-learning classifiers to identify with 99% accuracy those adults who had received a […]
Home Town's Erin Napier's Doctors Had to 'Rebreak' Daughter Helen's Leg
Home Town star Erin Napier‘s daughter Helen is recovering after having her leg rebroken by doctors following a frightening accident earlier this month. Take That! Celeb Moms Clap Back at Parenting Police The TV personality, 35, shared the news via Instagram on Tuesday, January 26, posting a photo of her 3-year-old daughter‘s legs — one […]
Women’s menstrual cycles temporarily synchronize with moon cycles
The blog “Ladyplanet. Natürlich Frau sein” is quite certain: “Our cycle is linked to that of the moon. The most obvious connection is the length of the two cycles,” it says. The newspaper Berliner Tagesspiegel comes to the opposite conclusion: “The length of women’s menstrual cycles is an average value; for some it lasts longer, […]
The Viral TikTok Hack Every Parent Should Know About
TikTok isn’t just for teens who like syncing to Megan Thee Stallion or adventurers curious about making cereal pancakes. The wildly popular video app can also be a lifesaver, when it’s used to send helpful information to millions of users with just a click. That’s what inspired Dr. Nkeiruka Orajiaka, a pediatrician in Columbus, Ohio, […]