FILE PHOTO: Vial labelled “Moderna coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine” placed on displayed Moderna logo is seen in this illustration picture taken March 24, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationZURICH (Reuters) – Swissmedic has approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 17-year-olds, the Swiss agency said on Monday. “Swissmedic has carefully examined the application from Moderna Switzerland GmbH […]
In a randomized control study of 10 healthy young men, researchers compared how consuming the single amino acid leucine or its two-molecule equivalent, dileucine, influenced muscle-building and breakdown. They found that dileucine boosts the metabolic processes that drive muscle growth 42% more than free leucine does. They report their findings in the Journal of Applied […]
The informal training methods of BMX riders could be the key to unlocking new heights for athletes, a University of Queensland-led study has found. Dr. Eva Ellmer from UQ’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences said many traditional sports could learn from the unconventional practices BMX riders use to become elite performers. “Harnessing fear, […]
In the most recent video on his YouTube channel, CrossFitter and fitness influencer Craig Richey agrees to a challenge set by six-time CrossFit Games athlete Khan Porter: perform 1,000 pushups in a row, and see who can do them in the fastest time. Richey breaks his pushups down into sets of 5 reps, and proceeds […]
Healthcare is in dire need of easy communication tools and smart devices that make information actionable at the point of care. Savvy health systems, such as Geisinger, are already using secure communication to mobilize emergency teams, ensure the right physicians and nurses are aware of the status of critical lab results, help manage transitions of […]
This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. There are certain rules you should always follow in the gym. Never lift more than you can handle and always wipe down equipment after you use it, for […]
Research over the last decade has shown that young people who have been incarcerated can have poorer physical and mental health outcomes than persons who have not been incarcerated, and that youth who have experienced a family member’s incarceration also may experience negative effects. A new study conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Abigail Wexner Research […]
Mothers are recommended to exclusively breastfeed infants for the first six months after delivery, said experts By Riya Joseph A lot of first-time mothers often find themselves in challenging situations as they try to navigate the many facets of motherhood. Breastfeeding is one of the first changes new mothers experience upon the birth of their […]
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a novel coronavirus that has caused infections and deaths in millions of people worldwide since its emergence in Wuhan, China, in late December 2019. SARS-CoV-2 affects not only humans but also cats, dogs, ferrets, hamsters, and non-human primates. The virus was even found to affect minks, and cases […]
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has devastated the world’s healthcare and economic systems. As of August 6, 2021, SARS-CoV-2 has caused over 4.3 million deaths and infected over 200 million people worldwide. While most patients recover, persistent symptoms have been repeatedly described. A […]
