Experts say we’re nowhere close to achieving herd immunity against COVID-19 in the United States. In addition, a new study suggests that antibodies developed during an infection may only last for a few months. Experts say personal behaviors, such as wearing masks, washing hands, and physical distancing, are the best ways to stop the spread […]
You don’t have to be an experienced trailblazer to know that if you choose to hike in the heat, you better be hydrated. Yet scientific literature on the subject reports that roughly 25% of heat-related illness cases are a result of a fluid imbalance, rather than heat exposure alone. New research out of Arizona State […]
(HealthDay)—Older adults who have surgery with general anesthesia may experience a modest cortical thinning in the brain, but it does not appear to be tied to Alzheimer disease, according to a study recently published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia. Juraj Sprung, M.D., Ph.D., from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues assessed brain […]
An analysis of a series of maternal deaths in Maputo’s central hospital, in Mozambique, reveals a major diagnostic error in almost 40% of the deaths. The results, published in Lancet Global Health, show there has been scarce improvement over the last ten years. The study was led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), […]
Doctors in France have described what they said was the first confirmed case of a newborn infected in the womb with COVID-19 by the mother. The baby boy, born in March, suffered brain swelling and neurological symptoms linked to COVID-19 in adults, but has since recovered, they reported Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. Earlier […]
A vaccine additive known as an adjuvant can enhance responses to a vaccine containing the exotic avian flu virus H5N1, so that both rookie and veteran elements of the immune response are strengthened, according to results from an Emory Vaccine Center study. The findings have implications for the effort to develop vaccines against multiple strains […]
Even as the concept of a healthy body and strong immune system have been part of India’s culture since times immemorial, "before Covid times, immunity-boosting was not very focused". Immunity has become a buzzword during the COVID-19 crisis and building the body’s defence through food and herbal concoctions or even serious lifestyle changes are among […]
From exercising regularly to avoiding excessive intake of tea and coffee, these tips will come to your rescue The current health crisis has restricted us to our homes and limited our movements, too. But not getting enough exercise can lead to the body feeling bloated. If not treated, it can also lead to pain and […]
Experts say too much screen time can hamper a young child’s language development skills. They note it has become more difficult for parents to monitor screen time due to the accessibility of electronic devices. They add it might be particularly difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic, when families are spending a lot of time at home. […]
A new Supreme Court ruling could cause thousands of people to no longer have access to covered birth control. Experts say now is the time to do your research, understand your options, and pick a contraceptive method that’ll work for you. You can ask a doctor for a year’s supply of contraception; other options may […]
