Do we really need to say this? The latest off-the-wall claim from the anti-vaccine crowd involves an enzyme called luciferase, from the Latin word “lucifer”—bearing light. Yes, that’s also the source of the name for the fallen angel in Latin translations of the Bible. But no—a thousand times no—there is […]
An analysis of published studies has found a link between the use of antihypertensive mediations and the development of psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease. In the analysis, which is published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, data from 13 studies indicated that angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors, beta- blockers, calcium-channel blockers, […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic turning our lives upside down, it’s no surprise if you’ve thought more about the air around you. But what can we do to improve it do HEPA filters remove viruses for good? Here, we find out. Did you know that the level of some airborne pollutants […]
Harmful side effects from a common chemotherapy drug could be the result of a single mutation, according to a study published in Cell Stem Cell. The cardiotoxic effects of the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin could be prevented in patients with the mutation by treating them with retinoic acid, according to Paul […]
Language barriers or lack of institutional awareness do not explain why immigrants in Sweden have a higher mortality from COVID-19. These are the conclusions of a new population-based study from Stockholm University that analyzed intermarried couples—immigrants partnered with Swedes. Previous research has shown that immigrants in Sweden have a higher […]
Self-care is so important. We get tired, stressed out, and run down, and we need to focus on ourselves and our mental health in order to be able to live our best lives. While any and all forms of self-care can be appreciated, there are certain routines a Scorpio should […]
If you were born between September 23 and October 22, you’ve got your sun sign in Libra. According to Cosmopolitan, you’re a charming air sign who goes with the flow. One of the biggest stereotypes of Libras is that you find it difficult to make decisions. With the scales as […]
Kenya is grappling with the COVID-19 Delta variant, which recently resulted in the western part of the country being put into lockdown. It now threatens the capital, Nairobi. A modeling forecast from the Kenya Medical Research Institute in June 2021 warned of an imminent fourth wave with attendant risks of […]
Doing press is a regular part of being a professional athlete, and tennis stars are no exception. But Naomi Osaka just announced that she won't do press at the French Open, aka Roland-Garros. Osaka, who is ranked No.2 in the world right now, shared the news in a statement posted […]
Chris Hodges, the principal of Gaylord High School in Otsego County, Michigan, never thought he’d be a contact tracer. “I definitely thought, you know, ‘Why — why am I doing this?’” he said with a laugh. “That’s not what I went to school for.” In what has become a regular […]