Early risers did the equivalent of walking 20 to 30 minutes more each day compared to “evening types,” who tend…
Covid-19 and the Mandate to Redefine Preventive Care
As the U.S. health care system defines the new normal for ambulatory care in the Covid-19 era, it needs a…
‘AeroNabs’ promise powerful, inhalable protection against COVID-19
Scientists have devised a novel approach to halting the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The researchers engineered…
Health disparities among former NFL players
Among former NFL players, Black, Hawaiian, and athletes from other racial backgrounds report worse physical, mental health outcomes than white…
Bouncing, sticking, exploding viruses: Understanding the surface chemistry of SARS-CoV-2
Researchers highlight the need to understand the different environmental conditions that affect the surface chemistry of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, the…
Global burden of disease due to smokeless tobacco consumption in adults: an updated analysis of data from 127 countries
Smokeless tobacco (ST) is consumed by more than 300 million people worldwide. The distribution, determinants and health risks of ST…
Racial Disproportionality in Covid Clinical Trials
There are sufficient data demonstrating that coexisting conditions in patients with Covid-19 influence clinical outcomes and that older age and…
Evolutionary theory of economic decisions
When survival over generations is the end game, researchers say it makes sense to undervalue long shots that could be…
Does high blood sugar worsen COVID-19 outcomes?
Preliminary observations of COVID-19 patients with diabetes inspired an algorithm for glucose monitoring that’s suspected to help combat the virus’…
Living Near an Airport May Raise Risks of Preterm Birth
Pregnant women exposed to soot from jet engines were at increased risk of giving birth prematurely.