COVID-19 Vaccines: Here’s Where We Are
As reports of effective COVID-19 vaccines hit the news, more of us are seeing the proverbial light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Vaccines have long been considered a major weapon against infections, and the three that have announced successful Phase 3 trials are no exception. Nevertheless, public health experts and the physician-scientists participating…
Read MoreHelmets for Skateboarders are a No-Brainer
Skateboarding is an exciting sport that attracts daredevils, young and old, with a rebellious spirit. It can be a fun form of exercise and a great way to encourage kids to get outside and stop looking at their phones. On the flip side, skateboarding without proper safety measures can lead to far more than scraped…
Read More¿Puede una combinación de medicamentos prevenir la COVID-19?
La combinación de anticuerpos preparada en un laboratorio que recibió el presidente Donald Trump cuando tuvo COVID-19 ingresará a ensayos clínicos en Miller School of Medicine de University of Miami. Sin embargo, el ensayo de UM se centra en la prevención en lugar del tratamiento. Como parte de una exploración a nivel nacional sobre cómo Regeneron…
Read MoreEl creciente peligro del cáncer de páncreas
Los índices de cáncer de páncreas están en aumento. Cuando las personas enumeran sus temores específicos al cáncer, la mayoría piensa en el cáncer de pulmón, de piel y de mama. Según la Sociedad Americana contra el Cáncer (American Cancer Society, ACS), el cáncer de páncreas representa aproximadamente el 3 % de todos los casos de…
Read MoreEscuche esto: la pandemia podría afectar su audición
Dado que muchos de nosotros trabajamos y aprendemos desde casa, pasamos más tiempo de lo habitual con auriculares en los oídos. A medida que las computadoras portátiles, los teléfonos inteligentes y las tabletas se han convertido en una parte más importante de nuestro mundo, han surgido una serie de comodidades. Hacer planes, obtener direcciones, comprar…
Read MoreVaping and COVID-19: What are the Risks?
A recent survey of 4,351 young adults showed that electronic cigarette use might be putting individuals at a greater risk for contracting COVID-19 and possibly facing a more difficult recovery. Study* authors concluded that a COVID-19 diagnosis was five times more likely among users of e-cigarettes, seven times more likely among users of e-cigarettes and…
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Read MoreYou Are What You Breathe
You are what you eat is a favorite maxim among those who strive for a healthy lifestyle. Now we’re also learning that we may be what we breathe, especially as we grow older – and air pollution could harm your brain health. This year, at least three studies have added to the long-held theory that…
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