As more people are vaccinated for COVID-19, many are looking forward to being able to travel again. While many restrictions have been lifted, COVID-19 has not gone away. So how safe is it to travel? Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, answers questions about traveling at this point in the pandemic. Q. […]
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The Worst Colors To Paint Your Walls, According To A Home Decor Expert
Whether you’re thinking about selling your home soon or you just want to upgrade your current living space, one of the best, and most cost-effective, ways to give the old place a makeover is with a fresh coat of paint for your walls. And no, you’re not obliged to stick to the original colors — […]
Expert Reveals The DIY Dentist Tricks You Should Never Try At Home
It’s not news that dental work and orthodontics can be prohibitively expensive for people who aren’t fortunate enough to have comprehensive dental insurance or a flourishing bank account. For this reason, folks sometimes attempt to remedy dental issues with at-home remedies and procedures, but without the supervision and instruction of a professional, these treatments can […]
An expert explains viral variants, mutations and strains
What are variants? We asked Divya Shah, Epidemics Research Lead, to explain how variants happen, what they mean for treatments and vaccines—including for COVID-19—and how we can prevent them. What are mutations, variants and strains? Although the terms viral mutants, variants and strains are often used interchangeably, they generally hold different meanings. To spread, a […]
US coronavirus response unimaginative, should focus on rapid testing and indoor air: expert
California coronavirus cases climbing despite strict lockdown orders Dr. Marc Siegel argues against the effectiveness of widespread lockdowns, says the surge in cases is likely due to gatherings in homes. Underused rapid antigen tests and lack of interest in cleaning indoor air are the two missing pieces amid the deadly, novel coronavirus pandemic, according to an […]
Veterans facing dangerous triad amid coronavirus, other health conditions, expert says
Importance of PTSD treatment among veterans and what we can do to help Mental Health Expert Dr. Ken Marfilius talks to Fox News to discuss PTSD among veterans and how COVID-19 has shown the importance of telehealth treatments. Dr. Marfilius is a visiting teaching professor in the School of Social Work at the Falk College […]
Coronavirus immunity can be 'short-lived,' expert warns
McDaniel: Trump campaign leading the way holding rallies with safety measures RNC chair Ronna McDaniel on precautions being taken ahead of Trump’s New Hampshire rally. A British immunologist warned Monday that immunity to the coronavirus could be " rather short-lived" and individuals shouldn't rely on that alone to cope with the infectious disease. Danny Altmann, a […]
Bioethics expert calls for research into genetically modified babies
The creation of genetically modified babies is not only ethically justifiable but “highly desirable,” according to academic research from a leading UK bioethicist. Dr. Kevin Smith from Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland, published ethical analysis concluding that the risks of gene editing are now low enough to justify its use with human embryos, with a […]
Expert panel strongly recommends against surgery for the most common shoulder pain
Surgery should not be performed in almost all patients with a common cause of shoulder pain known as subacromial pain syndrome or SAPS (also called shoulder impingement or rotator cuff disease), say a panel of international experts in The BMJ today. Their strong recommendation against surgery is based on new evidence that it does not […]