Hydroxychloroquine no more effective than placebo, researchers find
Photo Cred: Ready Made/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury In a clinical trial testing whether a daily regimen of hydroxychloroquine could protect those most likely to be exposed to the novel coronavirus...
Read MoreEyeglasses may protect against COVID-19, preliminary data suggests
Photo Cred: Blocks/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury People who where eyeglasses daily may be less likely to be infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a new study published in...
Read MoreAn epidemic within the novel coronavirus pandemic
Photo Cred: i yunmai/Unsplash By Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR As the world struggles with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a...
Read MoreStudy examines child immune response in COVID-19
Photo Cred: Freestocks.org/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Children and adults exhibit distinct immune system responses to infection by the virus that causes the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which may explain why outcomes...
Read MoreFace shields, masks with valves less effective than surgical masks
Photo Cred: Pixabay By Katherine Shagoury As mask-wearing continues amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), people are increasingly using clear plastic face shields and masks with exhalation valves because they can...
Read MorePatients with anxiety, depression may delay medical care, study finds
Photo Cred: Pixabay/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Adults who experience common symptoms of anxiety and depression are at greater risk of delaying or not receiving medical care amidst the novel coronavirus...
Read MoreFructose consumption during pregnancy influences metabolism of offspring
Photo Cred: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury An increased level of fructose intake during pregnancy can cause significant changes in maternal metabolic function and milk composition and alter the metabolism...
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...
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