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Share on PinterestResearch shows that Black Americans are likelier to experience sleep deprivation than their white counterparts.Studies reveal that Black Americans are twice as likely to be sleep-deprived, compared with their white counterparts.Also, Black and Hispanic adults who live in inner-city areas, in particular, are more likely to sleep for shorter periods. In addition, Black and…

Share on PinterestThe findings of a recent study may be promising for researchers working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.The race to develop a safe and effective vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 is intensifying. Researchers and pharmaceutical companies around the world are working around the clock to develop novel vaccines. Although most experimental COVID-19 vaccines are injectable, a…

study findings reveal individuals infected with COVID-19 will likely experience symptoms in the following order:fevercoughing and muscle painnausea, vomiting, or bothdiarrheaThe research appears in the journal Frontiers in Public Health. Doctoral candidate Joseph Larsen and his colleagues conducted the study in collaboration with faculty advisers Peter Kuhn and James Hicks, at the USC Michelson Center…

Share on PinterestHoney may improve symptoms of a cold, though supporting data are lacking.Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), including the common cold, are highly prevalent. According to the scientists behind the recent review, which appears in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, URTIs are “the most frequent reason for antibiotic prescription.” However, the majority of URTIs…

Share on PinterestIs there a correlation between soil pollution and antibacterial resistance?The research, which appears in the journal Microbial Biotechnology, adds weight to earlier findings. Indeed, previous research suggests that because bacteria adapt to heavy metal and radioactive pollution, they also develop antibacterial properties.Antibiotic resistance is a major global health crisis. The World Health Organization…