Under a moon spell: Shark attacks related to lunar phases
New research from LSU and the University of Florida suggests that more shark attacks occur during fuller phases of the moon. While the exact cause remains unclear, the researchers found…
New study calls into question early claims of COVID-19 ‘infodemic’ of health misinformation
WASHINGTON (Jan. 12, 2022) — In a first-of-its-kind study comparing hundreds of millions of social media posts about online health topics, a team of researchers found that posts about COVID-19 were…
Hemp Acids and SARS-CoV-2
https://youtu.be/jOuHl3ULcFk Hemp Acids and SARS-CoV-2 Van Breemen and collaborators, including scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, found that a pair of cannabinoid acids bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein,…
HKUMed-CU Medicine joint study finds COVID-19 variant Omicron significantly reduces virus neutralization ability of BioNTech vaccine
A recent study jointly conducted by the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and the Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CU Medicine)…
Oregon State research shows hemp compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Hemp compounds identified by Oregon State University research via a chemical screening technique invented at OSU show the ability to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from…
Study reveals how triclosan, likely found in toothpaste, is triggered to harm the gut
A new study conducted in mice demonstrates precisely how triclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys and thousands of other products, can trigger gut inflammation. An international team of researchers led…
T cells from common colds cross-protect against infection with SARS-CoV-2
A new study, published in Nature Communications and led by Imperial College London researchers, provides the first evidence of a protective role for these T cells. While previous studies have shown that…
New commentary offers reforms to regulations that hindered Seattle flu study surveillance of SARS-CoV-2
SEATTLE (January 10, 2022) – As the two-year anniversary of the pandemic approaches, a new commentary provides insights into reforming the “labyrinth of conflicting and uncoordinated actions among state and federal regulators”…
New study links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn’s disease patients
Results of a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University represent a step toward improving our understanding of Crohn’s disease and the factors that cause its intestinal inflammation. Crohn’s disease is a…
Higher olive oil intake associated with lower risk of CVD mortality
Consuming more than 7 grams (>1/2 tablespoon) of olive oil per day is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, cancer mortality, neurodegenerative disease mortality and respiratory disease mortality,…
VAERS at 704966 Lactobacillus Curcumin Meditation Niclosamide Omicron Mortality Child Cognition plus data
https://youtu.be/px5tS9WkySs VAERS at 704966 Lactobacillus Curcumin Mediation Niclosamide Omicron Mortality Child Cognition plus data Data Sources: GISAID HEALTHDATA GOV CDC OUR WORLD IN DATA VAERS EUDRAVIGILANCE #Lactobacillus #curcumin #niclosamide Daily…
Traditional regimens of COVID-19 vaccines do not neutralize the fast-spreading Omicron variant – Booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is required for immune protection against Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2
BOSTON – An additional “booster” dose of Moderna or Pfizer mRNA-based vaccine is needed to provide immunity against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a…
Zoo air contains enough DNA to identify the animals inside
The air in a zoo is full of smells, from the fish used for feed to the manure from the grazing herbivores, but now we know it is also full…
Is risky research eroding norms over release of self-spreading viruses?
Decades of research by generations of virologists have generally established that the use laboratory-modified self-spreading viruses is too unpredictable to be applied safely outside of contained facilities. However, according to…
The Interaction of Vitamin D and Corticosteroids: A Mortality Analysis of 26,508 Veterans Who Tested Positive for SARS-CoV-2
Abstract This data-based cohort consisted of 26,508 (7%) United States veterans out of the 399,290 who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 from 1 March to 10 September 2020. We aimed to…
Acute Mild Pancreatitis Following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine in an Adolescent
Abstract A 17-year-old male was referred to the emergency room with sharp abdominal pain, pallor, sweating, and vomiting 12 h after the administration of his first Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for coronavirus…
Axillary Lymphadenopathy on Ultrasound after COVID-19 Vaccination and Its Influencing Factors: A Single-Center Study
Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to assess the incidence of axillary lymphadenopathy on ultrasound after COVID-19 vaccination and to investigate the factors affecting lymphadenopathy. Methods: We evaluated patients who had…
Melatonin drugs inhibit SARS-CoV-2 entry into the brain and virus-induced damage of cerebral small vessels
ABSTRACT COVID-19 is a complex disease with short- and long-term respiratory, inflammatory and neurological symptoms that are triggered by the infection with SARS-CoV-2. Invasion of the brain by SARS-CoV-2 has…
Daily Lactobacillus Probiotic versus Placebo in COVID-19-Exposed Household Contacts (PROTECT-EHC): A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose unprecedented challenges to worldwide health. While vaccines are effective, supplemental strategies to mitigate the spread and severity of COVID-19 are urgently needed.…
Dietary Supplementation for Attenuating Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage and Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness in Humans
Abstract Dietary supplements are widely used as a nutritional strategy to improve and maintain performance and achieve faster recovery in sports and exercise. Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) is caused by…
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