HEALTH
Birth weight of 2.5 kg or more linked to risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood, says report
It is associated with lower levels of key glucose regulator hormone
Mar 1, 2021
How much and what food to eat for a longer life? Study suggests daily servings of 2 fruits and 3 vegetables
Eating more than five servings is not associated with any additional benefit
Mar 1, 2021
J&J’s Covid-19 vaccine gets nod, Fauci urges Americans to accept any of the 3 'highly efficacious' shots
Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have shown higher efficacy rates as compared to Johnson & Johnson but experts have advised against direct comparison and say all three provide strong protection
Mar 1, 2021
Is decline in US Covid-19 cases stalling? CDC warns ‘not the time to relax restrictions' as new variants spread
The shift may be a sign that new, highly transmissible variants of the coronavirus are beginning to take hold, according to public health experts
Feb 27, 2021
Should teachers get vaccinated before schools reopen? 59% Americans say it's vital to fight Covid-19: Survey
61% also believe that students falling behind academically should be a top consideration in school reopening
Feb 27, 2021
Is B.1.526 dangerous? New Covid-19 variant identified in New York may weaken efficacy of vaccines, say experts
According to the team, this discovery also highlights the need for a concerted national surveillance program to track and contain the spread of novel coronavirus variants
Feb 26, 2021
Were US diplomats in China asked to take anal swab tests for Covid-19? Beijing denies allegations
‘As far as I know, China has never asked US diplomats in China to conduct anal swab tests,’ said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian
Feb 26, 2021
How many Americans identify as LGBT? It’s a record 5.6% of US adults with ‘Generation Z’ driving growth: Poll
Women far more likely than men to consider themselves as LGBT
Feb 25, 2021
How safe is J&J’s single-shot Covid-19 vaccine? FDA says it's effective and meets ‘favorable safety profile’
Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine is 85% effective at preventing severe cases of coronavirus, reveals analysis
Feb 25, 2021
Can people with depression and anxiety develop Alzheimer’s at a younger age? Study says it may be possible
Those with anxiety who develop Alzheimer’s may start experiencing dementia symptoms about three years earlier than those who do not have the condition
Feb 24, 2021
People who like staying up late twice as likely to underperform at work compared to early birds, claims study
Morning chronotypes or 'larks' tend to do better early in the morning, evening-types or 'owls' later in the evening, while intermediate types have no strong preference, says the study
Feb 24, 2021
What role do teachers play in Covid-19 spread at schools? CDC warns they could be ‘central’ drivers
9 Covid-19 transmission clusters found in US schools involved less than ideal physical distancing, and 5 involved inadequate mask use by students
Feb 24, 2021
Anthony Fauci blames Trump and political divide in America as US Covid-19 deaths cross 500,000
He said mixed signals from the White House under the Trump administration were not helpful in the fight against coronavirus
Feb 23, 2021
Anthony Fauci says Americans have to wear masks till 2022, here's how far the US is from Covid-19 herd immunity
Research indicates it will take the US at least till 2022, if not longer to vaccinate enough people to justify ending mitigation measures. Until then, masks represent our best line of defense
Feb 22, 2021
Did Andrew Cuomo’s nursing home policy cause over 1,000 Covid-19 deaths? It may have led to spike, says report
According to researchers, each facility outside of New York City and its suburbs that accepted coronavirus patients averaged 9.33 additional deaths than those that did not
Feb 22, 2021
What is the pulse oximeter? FDA says key medical device used in Covid-19 fight may not work on Black patients
Pulse oximeters that measure the percentage of oxygen in the blood are more likely to be inaccurate for people with dark skin
Feb 22, 2021
'Unseamly: The Investigation of Peter Nygard': Meet fashion mogul who liked his women 'petite' and 'round ass'
'Episode 3: The Pamper Parties' gives a first-person account of how the 'King of Polyester' made the parties made raves look like children's kiddy birthday parties
Feb 5, 2021
Is porn the new sex ed? Young Americans find it ‘most helpful source’ of information on how to have sex: Study
Most free, online pornography is not there to teach you what you are supposed to do when you are having sex, warn experts
Jan 30, 2021
What is ‘global gag rule’ on abortions? Here’s what Joe Biden’s move to reverse the policy means for women
The rule banned federal funds going to international aid organizations that perform or promote abortions or provide information about them
Jan 29, 2021
How many Covid-19 deaths in New York nursing homes went underreported? 'As much as 50 percent,' report suggests
The initial analysis is based on a survey of 62 nursing homes, a roughly 10 percent sample of total facilities across New York state
Jan 29, 2021