How to help nursing homes recover from COVID-19 fears
Two weeks after the first U.S. case of COVID-19 was identified in Snohomish County, Washington, in early 2020, my dad had a stroke at his home...
Daily Archive: April 14, 2021
What Black drivers are doing to protect themselves during traffic stops
When Laura Coates’ husband brought a dash camera home a few years ago, she rolled her eyes. There he goes buying yet another gadget, she remembers...
Mix up your exercise routine and see big results
From your morning spinning class before work to “bench press Mondays,” falling into a comfortable, recurring workout routine can be often thought of as the ultimate...
Zoom fatigue worse for women
With the pandemic forcing many Americans to retreat into their homes, video calls have taken over people’s work and personal lives. Now, new Stanford research reveals...
Key Moments Entering Day 13 of the Derek Chauvin Trial
The defense began calling witnesses this week, including a use-of-force expert who said Mr. Chauvin’s actions were justified when he pinned George Floyd to the ground.
Patients of women doctors more likely to be vaccinated against the flu
New UCLA research suggests that elderly patients of female physicians are more likely than those of male physicians in the same outpatient practice to be vaccinated...
We’re on the hunt for novel ways to assess the risk of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. This can cause complications that lead to damage to the kidneys, nerves, and the retina in...
Researchers identify genes that make children susceptible to severe Kawasaki disease
Researchers have found genes that make children susceptible to the disease, and those associated with the heart damage it can cause in severe cases.
Why student athletes need a new playbook to stay safe in the COVID-19 era
Kids are eager to play ball, and parents are eager to be back on the sidelines supporting them. But COVID-19 cases have risen in places where...
Dietary cocoa improves health of obese mice; likely has implications for humans
Supplementation of cocoa powder in the diet of high-fat-fed mice with liver disease markedly reduced the severity of their condition, according to a new study by...
