Some people are starting to develop the impression that there are “good” COVID-19 vaccines and “bad” COVID-19 vaccines based on media coverage of clinical … Continue reading “Public perceptions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ COVID-19 vaccines pose challenges”
Since 1990, pollen seasons have gotten longer and more pollen-filled, and climate change is responsible, according to a new study.
Precautions taken to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, including wearing masks and distancing, are likely the major reason for a steep decline of flu cases … Continue reading “A sharp drop in flu cases during COVID-19 pandemic”
Rolling out vaccines as quickly as possible and doubling down on COVID-19 precautions such as wearing masks will be the most effective tools to fight the virus in the months to come, according to Harvard Chan School’s Atul Gawande.
Experiencing mild fever, chills, headache, or fatigue from the COVID-19 vaccine means that your immune system is kicking in the way it’s supposed to, according to experts.
Bhutan, a tiny and poor nation in South Asia, has had only one COVID-19 death since the pandemic began, thanks in part to a public-health focus on prevention.
A newly developed machine learning algorithm has uncovered information about how eating walnuts can lead to significantly lower risk of chronic diseases. The algorithm … Continue reading “Machine learning sheds new light on how walnuts benefit health”
The clothing that firefighters wear to protect themselves from fire and other hazards may contain toxic compounds called perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFASs, according to a new study.
Atul Gawande wrote about sharp divisions among residents of Minot, North Dakota regarding how to deal with the COVID-19 crisis.
Some researchers suggest that milk is not a necessary part of a healthy diet for most adults, and may even be harmful if consumed excessively.
