Those living at higher altitudes may be less vulnerable to COVID-19
Photo Cred: Linus Mimietz/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Populations at high altitudes may be less susceptible to developing severe symptoms of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a new study published...
Read MoreStrengthening immunity through movement and nature
Photo Cred: Oziel Gómez/Pexels By Wendy Pecoraro, MSN, APRN, DipACLM The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to several unprecedented challenges, from social distancing and isolation to supporting immunity and fear...
Read MoreCommon chemical pollutants could be linked to celiac disease
Photo Cred: Polina Tankilevitch/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac...
Read MorePhthalate exposure during preconception linked to higher risk of preterm birth
Photo Cred: John Looy/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Maternal exposure to phthalates during the preconception period may be a potential risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, according to...
Read MoreChildhood exposure to smoking may lead to poorer cognitive function midlife
Photo Cred: Andres Siimon/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Exposure to parental smoking in childhood and adolescence is associated with poorer learning ability and memory in midlife, according to a new study...
Read MoreWarmer temperatures may not impact COVID-19 cases, study finds
Photo Cred: Icon0.com/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury There is likely no significant association between temperature and incidence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to new research from the Fudan University in...
Read MoreTrump administration believes COVID-19 deaths will peak in two weeks
Photo Cred: Tedward Quinn/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury In the Untied States, daily deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will continue to rise for the next two weeks, but will then...
Read MoreNew study explores nutrition effects on gut microbiome
Photo Cred: ThisisEngineering RAEng/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Nutrition and diet have a profound impact on microbial composition in the gut, in turn affecting a range of metabolic, hormonal, and neurological...
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