Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A nurse in Germany is suspected of giving saline solution rather than a COVID-19 vaccine to more than 8,500 people at a vaccination center earlier this year, according to CBS News. Those who may be affected are being informed about their
Spotting the “goldilocks” of kid-friendly snacks is easier said than done. As you stand in the snack foods aisle, staring at the endless brands and options, three questions run through your mind: Is this snack healthy enough? Is it too healthy? And, most importantly, will the kids even like it? They’re all valid questions, but
For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. In the tradition of The Dag’s Dictionary, here are some new words to get us through these difficult times. AstraZenophobia: the unreasonable prejudice towards the main weapon we have against COVID-19. Beach-coma: the deep oblivion towards the rules, perfected each weekend by groups of sunbakers on
Most of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism—the rate at which you burn calories—actually peaks much earlier in life, and starts its inevitable decline later than you might guess. The findings will appear Aug. 12 in the journal Science.
An historic kidney transplant exchange recently took place in the Middle East, but it might never have transpired without an algorithm developed at Stanford by Itai Ashlagi, a Stanford associate professor of management science and engineering, and his graduate student Sukolsak Sakshuwong. In all, three ailing recipients received life-sustaining transplants while three healthy donors gave
To several U.S. senators, it looked wasteful, even outrageous. Every year, taxpayers pay for at least $750 million worth of expensive pharmaceuticals that are simply thrown away. Companies ship many of the drugs in “Costco”-size vials, one lawmaker said, that once opened usually cannot be resealed or saved for other patients. Yet pharma gets paid
These are the global coronavirus stories you need to know about this week. As hospitalizations for Covid-19 continue to increase in Israel, with a significant share involving vaccinated patients, the country is considering a fourth confinement of the population in September, during the major Jewish holidays. The decision will largely depend on the impact of the
Polished white rice is a staple of diets in Southeast Asia, which poses a serious public health problem because the grain has been stripped of its vitamins and minerals during processing, according to new research by UO scientists. White rice lacks thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, an essential nutrient for humans because it helps
Since COVID-19 reached global pandemic status, many countries have faced containment pressures from both domestic and international transmission after experiencing multiple epidemic waves. But according to a new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign urban and environmental economics expert, taming domestic transmission of the novel coronavirus ought to be prioritized over international travel
When a medical imaging exam provides a clinical benefit, the only risk that should be considered is the exam itself rather than a patient’s previous radiation exposure, according to a statement by three scientific groups representing medical physicists, radiologists, and health physicists. The American Association of Physicists in Medicine, in conjunction with the American College
Research suggests that people with lower incomes have more exposure to toxic pollution, particularly in areas where they live and work. Structural racism exacerbates these issues. The degradation of the environment through toxic pollution has a direct effect on human health. This burden falls disproportionately on the world’s poor and is disproportionately due to specific
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Peanut Butter Research suggests that craving high-fat foods triggers the production of uplifting brain chemicals. Peanut butter, while delicious, happens to be rich in beta-sitosterol, a plant compound that eases anxiety and enhances wellbeing. Research has shown that beta-sitosterol significantly increased levels of feel-good neurotransmitters in the brain. Peanuts are also high in calming magnesium
LONDON (Reuters) – Booster shots for COVID-19 vaccines are not currently needed and the doses should be given to other countries, Oxford vaccine chief Andrew Pollard said on Tuesday in contrast to the position taken by Britain’s health minister. Pollard, who heads the Oxford Vaccine Group, said that a decision to boost should be based
Kajeet, a vendor of wireless connectivity and software and hardware solutions for controlled Internet access, has debuted Kajeet Connected Health, an Internet of Things (IoT) solution designed to enable the secure and reliable delivery of telemedicine services. The global telemedicine market is expected to reach $397 billion by 2027, according to Fortune Business Insight. To support a
Houseplants can be finicky. Between finding the right room temperature, sunlight exposure and humidity, you may have a different regimen for each stem in your house. While you may think that your browning leaves come from overwatering, they may actually come from the type of water that you’re using. Just like the amount of sunlight
Spain’s medicines agency approved Tuesday a first round of clinical trials on humans for a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Spanish firm Hipra. “This is the first trial on humans of a vaccine made in Spain,” the agency said in a statement. Dozens of volunteers will be recruited from Spanish hospitals “as soon as possible” for
We’re always on the lookout for quick and easy recipes that we can whip up during the day. In fact, we love to find recipes that are perfect for a respite from our busy, sweltering summer days, and require as little preparation as possible — because we know you have so much on your plate!
Fasting and fasting-based therapies are gaining recognition and acceptance as popular tools for promoting health. However, research is inconclusive regarding their value for fighting infections. Now, a new study in mice finds that fasting can neutralize Salmonella infections. It appears the beneficial bacteria in the gut outcompete Salmonella for scarce nutrients during a fast. There
(HealthDay)—Roaring, fast-moving blazes. Choking smoke. Fiery tornados. Thunderstorms and lightning. The Dixie Fire—now the single largest wildfire in California history—continues to spread, having burned through more than 750 square miles of forest land north of Sacramento. The astonishing spread of smoke from the fire, causing discomfort and illness to people hundreds or thousands of miles,