Study examines viral load, immune response, hyperinflammation in pediatric COVID-19
Photo Cred: Pixabay/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Children play a larger role in the community spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) than previously thought, according to new research from Massachusetts General...
Read MoreMultivitamin, mineral supplement linked to less-severe, shorter-lasting illness
Photo Cred: JESHOOTS.com/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week study experienced sickness...
Read MoreAmerican Botanical Council warns about high toxicity of oleander extract
Photo Cred: Anna Hliamshyna on Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury The oleander (Nerium oleander) plant is highly toxic and consumers should not produce oleander-based home-remedies or self-medicate with the plant, according...
Read MoreAnalysis of COVID-19 hospitalizations reveals disparities across racial and ethnic groups
Photo Cred: Clay Banks/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Black, Hispanic, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations in the United States are significantly more likely to be hospitalized due to the novel...
Read MoreElectroacupuncture reduces inflammation via specific neural pathways, study says
Photo Cred: 5petalpics/Pixabay By Katherine Shagoury Stimulating the nervous system using small electric current by acupuncture could tamp down systemic inflammation in the body, according to a new research in...
Read MoreCardiovascular risk factors linked to COVID-19 complications
Photo Cred: Anna Shvets/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Patients with cardiovascular comorbidities or risk factors are more likely to develop cardiovascular complications while hospitalized and more likely to die from novel...
Read MoreMass General study shows social distancing slowed growth of COVID-19
Photo Cred: NickyPe/Pixabay By Katherine Shagoury Government-issued physical distancing orders in the United States significantly slowed the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), leading to an estimated reduction of more than 600,000 cases...
Read MoreYoga improves anxiety compared to other therapies, study shows
Photo Cred: Alexy Almond/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, a condition with chronic nervousness and worry, suggesting the popular practice may be helpful in treating...
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