For months, Americans have been told to wear a mask or cloth face covering in public settings. A face covering can prevent people who are asymptomatic carriers of Covid-19 from spreading the virus to other people.But now new projections from the University of Cambridge illustrate how impactful the simple measure could be: Researchers found that that…
If someone has high blood pressure, they have two times the risk of dying from COVID-19 if they become sick, a new study shows. The new study, published by the European Heart Journal this week was conducted by a team of international researchers. » RELATED: Experts warn summer heat may not slow spread of coronavirus "Soon after…
For a moment in April, the Internet tried to cancel Florida. Photos showing crowds flocking to Jacksonville Beach amid the pandemic sent the hashtag #FloridaMorons trending on Twitter. The media spun scenes of ignorant spring breakers endangering themselves and others. Here was Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, joining neighboring state Georgia’s “experiment in human sacrifice,” as…
Dr. Russell Blaylock, a retired U.S. neurosurgeon and author, cautions that face masks cannot entirely protect you from getting sick and catching pathogens. He adds that it can also pose a serious health risk for wearers. He stresses that only ill people should wear face masks. Since the coronavirus pandemic started, people everywhere have been…
US researchers have published a proof of concept on the efficacy of human monoclonal antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in laboratory conditions, as well as their pioneering use in a mouse model. The study is available on the preprint server bioRxiv*. Basic virology research of SARS-CoV-2 is of utmost importance during…
Can't see the audio player? Listen on: The Host The Trump administration this week missed a deadline to nominate a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Without a nominee, current acting Director Jay Bhattacharya — who is also the director of the National Institutes of Health — has to give up
The whole concept of low-impact cardio exercises may sound like an oxymoron. After all, can you really jack up your heart rate without running or jumping? The answer is yes, absolutely! And we have a bunch of different bodyweight exercises (20, to be exact!) as proof. Low-impact cardio exercises can be a smart choice for
7 min read BASEBALL SEASON IS finally here, just in time for Anthony Eyanson to make his professional debut with the Red Sox. The 21-year-old already has a sizable reputation: After finishing third in Division I for strikeouts, he helped Louisiana State University clinch the national championship. He was also named First Team All-American in