Does higher income for family households lead to lower youth obesity rates? A new study by a Penn State researcher suggests the answer is no. Molly Martin, associate professor of sociology and demography, recently published the findings of her study in the Social Science & Medicine journal. According to the researchers, obesity rates are higher […]
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As the COVID-19 vaccines reach more people across the country, some people have asked: Could we delay the second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to allow more people to be vaccinated more quickly? And, how safe am I after my first dose? As an immunologist, I hear this question frequently. The answer is […]
Researchers have detected more than 50 new environmental chemicals lurking in people’s bodies, the vast majority of which are little known or unknown compounds. These chemicals — which have never been observed in people before — were discovered in a study of pregnant women and their newborns. The findings are concerning given that very little […]
(Reuters) – AstraZeneca said on Monday an independent panel found no higher risks of blood clots from its COVID-19 vaccine in a large U.S. trial, including rare ones in the brain. The shot was 79% effective overall, and 80% effective in the elderly.FILE PHOTO: Vials of the AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine are seen, as […]
As you surely know, this country’s covid vaccination effort has been plagued by major birth pangs: registration snafus, poor communication, faulty data and a scant supply of vaccine — all exacerbated by inequitable allocation, alleged political favoritism and unseemly jockeying for shots. Still, as of Friday, over 118 million shots had gone into arms, and […]
Trend 1: Power Suit “For me, the core of every work wardrobe and power dressing trend, will always be an immaculately tailored suit. I always find I feel most confident to take on the day ahead when I’m in a power suit. Following the events of 2020, and as we continue to navigate our way […]
PARIS — Residents of Paris and several other regions of France spent their first weekend under a limited monthlong lockdown. While the French government insisted the rules would be less strict than in the past, the measures have been criticized as messy. A travel authorization certificate posted online was so ridiculed by French media for […]
Some patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease seem to experience inflammation of the thyroid gland that is different from thyroid inflammation caused by other viruses, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. One-third of the study participants still had signs of thyroid inflammation after three months, even […]
Celebrity moms are all over this placenta-eating trend! Proponents of the trend believe that consuming this nutrient-rich organ helps prevent postpartum depression, boosts energy levels and increases breast-milk production. Click through the gallery to see how stars such as Kourtney Kardashian and January Jones ate their placentas. In order to view the gallery, please allow […]
