Japanese scientists created “elite” antibodies that defeat various coronavirus variants even at an extremely low dose through a new method that accelerated the months-long process of finding such extraordinary antibody candidates to just ten days. Our bodies produce specific antibodies to thwart invading pathogens. Some of these antibodies are the…
Dying at home, lack of healthcare contribute to COVID’s hidden death toll
Inaccurate COVID death counts were more likely in counties with a greater share of uninsured residents, less access to primary care, and more at-home deaths, obscuring the true impact of the pandemic on socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities. The official US death count for COVID-19 has now surpassed 650,000, but the…
Human health may be at risk from long-term exposure to air pollution below current air quality standards and guidelines
Long-term exposure to air pollution appears to still be linked to higher mortality despite the existence of air quality standards that restrict levels of pollution, suggests a study published online in The BMJ today. Researchers found evidence of higher death rates amongst people who had been exposed to more air…
CV prognosis good at six months after hospitalization for MIS-C
(HealthDay)—Children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) treated with immunomodulators have favorable outcomes at six months, with normalization of left ventricular (LV) systolic function and resolution of coronary abnormalities, according to a study published online July 29 in Pediatrics. Christine A. Capone, M.D., M.P.H., from the Cohen Children’s Medical…
Flex Your Emotional Fitness at This New Gym for Mental Health
I had my first panic attack in college a few months before graduation. Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers had his in front of millions of viewers during a televised game against Atlanta. The stakes were slightly different, but the symptoms were remarkably similar. “It was like my body was…
French COVID cases rising at unprecedented rate: health minister
French Health Minister Olivier Veran said Tuesday that new COVID-19 infections were increasing at an unprecedented rate due to the Delta variant, after 18,000 cases were reported for the previous 24 hours. Referring to the latest figures while speaking in parliament, Veran said: “That means we have an increase in…
Hospital-level care at home comparable to hospitalization for sick older adults
Hospital-level care at home with a comprehensive geriatric assessment led to similar outcomes compared with hospitalization for medically unwell older persons referred to bed-based hospital care. Advantages of at-home care included a decrease in admission to long-term residential care at 6 months and delirium at 1-month follow-up. Results of a…
New study explains why you should look at your food before casting judgment
The order in which your senses interact with food has a tremendous impact on how much you like it. That’s the premise of a new study led by the University of South Florida (USF). The findings published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology show that food tastes better if you…
Secret Ways To Save Money At Jo-Ann Fabrics
What don’t we love about craft store Jo-Ann Fabrics? They’ve got everything you could need to make virtually any type of craft project you can dream up, home decor, and festive seasonal supplies to boot! Sometimes it’s therapeutic just to wander the aisles and see what strikes your interest or serves as inspiration. But…
The Boy Band 27% Of People Would Invite To Sing At Their Wedding
If you were planning a wedding, who would you book to do the music? If you’re on a super-slim budget, you may wind up having to plug your playlist into a speaker system, but let’s just imagine that money is no object. Pretend you’re a one-percenter, just for a day,…
Whether at home, school or daycare, 3- to 5-year-olds experience similar levels of physical activity
Many parents assume children in center-based child care experience higher levels of daily physical activity, but a first-of-its-kind study out of Western’s Child Health and Physical Activity Lab suggests they’re no more active over all than those who stay at home. The study, conducted by Julie Statler, MSc’18, BSc’16, and…