It was a long struggle to adopt a new normal of wearing face masks, maintaining physical distance, handwashing and on-and-off lockdowns. Then, with the approval of two vaccines, came the expectation that the world will soon be cured of COVID-19, and that we all will resume our old normal life. But—not so fast. We must […]
Researchers from leading UK and US institutions have published an analysis outlining the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on ethnic minority groups, and the role of racism, in particular systemic racism, as a fundamental cause and driver of adverse health outcomes. Recommendations include the addition of ethnic minority groups to those defined as clinically extremely vulnerable […]
Scientists at The Wistar Institute discovered that Early Growth Response 1 (EGR1), a protein that turns on and off specific genes during blood cell development, inhibits expression of pro-inflammatory genes in macrophages. As part of their function to protect the body against pathogens, macrophages play a major role in initiation, maintenance, and resolution of inflammation. […]
Traditional gendered patterns of child care persisted during the COVID-19 shutdown, with more than a third of couples relying on women to provide most or all of it, according to a study from University of Georgia researcher Kristen Shockley. Some previous research has found that typical familial patterns may get upended during crises, but that’s […]
In her last trimester, in the midst of dealing with family and work issues as well as preparing for a new baby, Michelle Emebo felt stressed. “I didn’t realize how much it was impacting me until I went to see my health care provider and my blood pressure was up,” she said. Doctors monitored her […]
Eric and Lara Trump live an insanely lavish life. But if one Trump has avoided the spotlight just a little, it’s Eric. The younger brother of Don Jr. and Ivanka Trump, Eric has had less of a high-profile stake in Donald Trump’s political career, and has kept a bit to himself (as much as a Trump […]
Pulmonary medicine specialist and critical care doctor Mike Hansen, MD has been making YouTube content throughout the pandemic with the goal of clearing up misinformation and explaining the science behind public health guidelines and the vaccine. It’s widely known by now that being in high risk groups such as male, aged over 50, a smoker, […]
If you have signs or symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it’s important that you contact your health care provider right away for medical advice. But COVID-19, the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu (influenza) cause many similar symptoms. So how can you tell if you have COVID-19? COVID-19 is a contagious respiratory disease […]
Dr. Anthony Fauci has become the face of the pandemic over the last 10 months, with millions of people looking to him for information and guidance on how to protect themselves from coronavirus. In a recent conversation with YouTube’s Try Guys, Fauci addressed the questions and concerns that have been circulating online since the Pfizer […]
In a new episode of the transformation webseries Brand New Me, mom of two Krista Francis shares the story of her dramatic weight loss journey. “I’ve been morbidly obese since I was a teenager,” she says, adding that she had become dependent on food as a source of “emotional satisfaction.” Krista’s weight gain continued into […]
