Hold the phone — or don’t, actually. Taking your cell phone into the bathroom to entertain yourself on the toilet may not be such a good idea, according to a Stanford- and Harvard-trained gastroenterologist. In a video posted to TikTok over the summer, Dr. Saurabh Sethi revealed the potential health consequences of scrolling on social …
The one — and fortunately only — time I got Covid, I felt absolutely awful. I was exhausted, coughing, had a sore throat, and all my muscles ached. After a few days and receiving a negative test result, I felt well enough to go back to work. However, my recovery was slow and I didn’t …
The World Health Organization announced the approval of a second malaria vaccine on Monday, which could provide countries with a more affordable and accessible option compared to the first vaccine. The decision to authorize the new vaccine was made based on the advice of two expert groups, who recommended its use in children at risk …
Up to four times more Americans are planning to avoid getting the updated Covid booster vaccine this fall compared to last year, despite guidance from the White House urging everyone to receive it. Researchers at the Kaiser Family Foundation in California found that a majority of adults—52 percent—stated that they ‘definitely’ or ‘probably’ would not …
Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier before making groundbreaking discoveries concerning mRNA molecules, have been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine. Their contributions have significantly accelerated vaccine development, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, the award-giving body, stated …
Cold and Flu Season: Expert Advice for Staying Healthy The cold and flu season is fast approaching, and as the weather gets colder and people spend more time indoors, respiratory illnesses tend to spread in close quarters. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity begins to increase in October and …
The Impact of Climate Change on Mosquitoes and Disease Spread Mosquitoes are thriving in the warmer and wetter conditions brought about by climate change, making them the sole species benefiting from global warming. These insects are growing bigger and living longer, which increases their capacity to pick up and spread potentially deadly diseases. Bites from …
Study asked volunteers to spend almost five days in an office-style environment By Victoria Allen Published: 02:05 BST, 2 October 2023 | Updated: 07:33 BST, 2 October 2023 Working in an office without windows could exacerbate type 2 diabetes, according to recent research. A small study involving 13 retired individuals with type 2 diabetes required the …
A Traditional Birth in Sturgeon Lake First Nation Celebrates Indigenous Healing and Challenges Evacuation Practices In Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Sask., a fire was lit in the healing lodge as Ashley Rabbitskin prepared to give birth to her baby boy. Surrounded by her family and a team of midwives, Ashley underwent a smudging ceremony to …
Oysters Off the Menu: Insights from a Microbiologist on Avoiding Food Poisoning If you want to steer clear of food poisoning and its unpleasant symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, senior microbiology lecturer Dr. Primrose Freestone has some dos and don’ts to keep in mind. Dr. Freestone, from the University of Leicester, shares her …