The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones, which are specialized proteins that regulate bodily functions. The endocrine system serves as the body’s internal chemical signaling system, sending messages in the form of hormones to organs throughout the body via the circulatory system. Metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, […]
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What does long COVID feel like?
For Anna Chumley, her long-haul COVID-19 symptoms started with a rash. One that would appear and reappear randomly, spotting her back, face and neck with itchy, red bumps. Then, came the constant back pain, chest pain and racing heart. Chumley, who caught COVID in summer 2020, said she would sometimes feel like she couldn’t breathe. […]
Does the brain learn in the same way that machines learn?
Pinpointing how neural activity changes with learning is anything but black and white. Recently, some have posited that learning in the brain, or biological learning, can be thought of in terms of optimization, which is how learning occurs in artificial networks like computers or robots. A new perspectives piece co-authored by Carnegie Mellon University and […]
Industrial chemical PFBA does not accumulate excessively in lungs and kidneys
A 2013 study by Pérez et al. reported a very high accumulation of the industrial chemical perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) in human lungs and kidneys. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) checked these results using a more precise quantification method. The result: Only one sample contained a quantifiable PFBA value of 0.17 nanograms (ng) […]
How long does immunity last after COVID vaccination, and do we need booster shots?
An important factor in achieving herd immunity against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is is how long the vaccines protect you. If a vaccine continues to work well over a long period, it becomes easier to have a significant proportion of the population optimally protected, and in turn suppress or eliminate the disease entirely. […]
Does Whitening Teeth With Baking Soda Really Work?
Red wine, fruit juice, coffee, tea, and cola are just a few of the things known to stain your teeth (via Healthline). There are many teeth whitening treatments that work to counteract this staining effect, but are they worth it? Might there be an easier, cheaper solution? According to Greeley Dental Care, the simple answer is […]
Does Heartburn While You’re Pregnant Really Make Your Baby’s Hair Grow?
Sometimes it feels like the moment you announce you are pregnant, friends and family have all the advice in the world. As the pregnancy progresses and different symptoms and traits of gestation arise, the old wives’ tales come out, too. One such tale suggests that, if you suffer from heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will […]
How long does COVID-19 vaccine protection last?
Rand Paul: If Fauci can prove vaccinated people are spreading COVID ‘I’ll listen’ Kentucky Republican reacts to the NIAID director calling for vaccinated people to wear masks on ‘The Story’ How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last? Experts don’t know yet because they’re still studying vaccinated people to see when protection might wear off. […]
When does a bruise on an infant or young child signal abuse?
Bruising caused by physical abuse is the most common injury to be overlooked or misdiagnosed as non-abusive before an abuse-related fatality or near-fatality in a young child. A refined and validated bruising clinical decision rule (BCDR), called TEN-4-FACESp, which specifies body regions on which bruising is likely due to abuse for infants and young children, […]
What Is Dogfighting, Why Does It Still Happen and How Can I Stop It?
National Dogfighting Awareness Day (NDFAD) is on April 8, and we are calling on YOU, our supporters and animal lovers alike, and asking you to take a stand against dogfighting, one of the most horrific forms of animal cruelty. To help you better understand dogfighting and how you can help victims, we compiled a list […]