COVID-19 is evolving to get better at becoming airborne, new study shows
Results of a new study led by the University of Maryland School of Public Health show that people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 exhale infectious virus in their…
mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination and Development of CMR-confirmed Myopericarditis
Abstract Introduction: Several case reports or small series have suggested a possible link between mRNA COVID vaccines and the subsequent development of myocarditis and pericarditis. This study is a prospective…
Link between menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination is plausible and should be investigated
Some women say their periods change after getting a covid-19 vaccination. In The BMJ today, Dr Victoria Male, a reproductive specialist at Imperial College London, says a link between menstrual changes after…
Children and adults with mild COVID-19 symptoms develop memory T cell immunity to SARS-CoV-2
Abstract Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to considerable morbidity/mortality worldwide, but most infections, especially among children, have a mild course. However, it remains largely unknown whether…
Probotic-containing yogurt protects against microbiome changes that lead to antibiotic-induced diarrhea
Eating yogurt containing a particular strain of a well-studied probiotic appears to protect against harmful changes in the gut microbiome that are associated with antibiotic administration. That is the finding…
Further evidence that vitamin D might protect against severe COVID-19 disease and death
New research from Trinity College Dublin and University of Edinburgh has examined the association between vitamin D and COVID-19, and found that ambient ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation (which is key…
Paper: Perception of COVID-19 vulnerability hurts job prospects
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the job market in ways policymakers couldn’t have predicted 18 months ago. Among them is the creation of numerous job search hurdles…
Pregnancy intentions following COVID-19 outbreak
Key Points Question Were there changes in pregnancy intentions among women who were mothers of young children around the peak of the first wave of COVID-19 in New York City? Findings In…
COVID-19 slows birth rate in US, Europe
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Throughout history, pandemics have been a key driver of human population change, thanks to mortality and declining fertility rates. And, according to a new study co-authored by Seth…
Combining melatonin with vancomycin reduces kidney failure
A study by researchers at the Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy finds that melatonin significantly reduces kidney failure in people being treated with the antibiotic vancomycin. The study, published in the…
The COVID-19 virus rapidly evolves to higher infectivity during in vitro growth, which may be a step toward lower virulence
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Viruses accumulate mutations as they replicate in infected cells. Repeated replication can lead to viral strains that show attenuated virulence. Such strains may act as vaccines if the…
Implicit, Intrinsic, Extrinsic (or Environmental), and Host Factors Attributing the Covid-19 Pandemic. Part 2- Implicit Factor Pesticide Use: A Systematic Analysis
Abstract Advances in our understanding of complex COVID-19 pandemic would allow us to effectively eliminate and eradicate SARS-COV2 virus. Although tremendous amount of research devoted to the robustness across its…
Implicit, Intrinsic, Extrinsic, and Host Factors Attributing the Covid-19 Pandemic. Part 1- Intrinsic Factor Nitrous Oxide Emissions: A Systematic Analysis
Abstract Despite Nitrous oxide (N2O) being the most widely used anesthetics in dental and other medical applications, it is associated with global warming and stratospheric ozone destruction. With globalization, a…
Artemisia annua hot-water extracts show potent activity in vitro against Covid-19 variants including delta
https://youtu.be/RcCjT0_KCGA Results suggest that oral consumption of A. annua hot-water extracts (tea infusions), could provide a cost-effective therapy to help stave off the rapid global spread of these variants, buying…
Body clock off-schedule? Prebiotics may help
Whether it’s from jetting across time zones, pulling all-nighters at school or working the overnight shift, chronically disrupting our circadian rhythm—or internal biological clocks—can take a measurable toll on everything…
Mayo researchers link gut microbiome to rheumatoid arthritis prognosis
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A significant indicator of whether a patient with rheumatoid arthritis will improve over the course of disease may lie in part in their gut, according to new…
Study shows protein that reverses aging of skeletal muscle
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A University at Buffalo-led research team has shown that a protein named for the mythical land of youth in Irish folklore is effective at reversing aging in…
Incidence of COVID-19 reinfection among Midwestern healthcare employees
Abstract Importance: Given the overwhelming worldwide rate of infection and the disappointing pace of vaccination, addressing reinfection is critical. Understanding reinfection, including protection longevity after natural infection, will allow us…
The tiered restrictions enforced in November 2020 did not impact the epidemiology of the second wave of COVID-19 in Italy.
AbstractIn the attempt to counter the second COVID-19 wave in autumn 2020, the Italian government introduced a unique countrywide system of physical distancing measures organized in progressively restrictive tiers (coded…
Scientists claim that overeating is not the primary cause of obesity
Rockville, MD (September 8, 2021) – Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart…
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