THURSDAY, Dec. 3, 2020 – An infant diagnosed with COVID-19 showed signs of reversible heart injury and heart failure, according to a new case report. Researchers found the 2-month-old baby experienced heart issues similar to those seen in adults. The infant later recovered and was released with no heart medications. The report was published Dec. […]
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Chinchona bark is not a ‘cure’ for COVID-19 and it could seriously harm those who take it
Posts touting the curative effects of cinchona, or fever tree, bark have recently been circulating on social networks such as Instagram and Facebook. These posts promise a “natural” source of the prescription-only drug chloroquine. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are currently being researched as potential treatments for COVID-19. The public has paid increased attention to these drugs […]
Drops in income may not only hurt the wallet, they may harm the brain
Young adults who experience annual income drops of 25 percent or more may be more at risk of having thinking problems and reduced brain health in middle age, according to a study published in the October 2, 2019, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “Income volatility is at […]
To protect kids and teens from firearm harm, answer these question first, experts
Firearm injuries kill more American children and teens than anything else, except automobile crashes. But research on how those injuries happen, who’s most likely to suffer or die from one, or what steps would prevent them, has lagged behind research on other causes of death in young people. Meanwhile, firearm deaths among people age 19 […]
The dirt on dirt: Why being squeaky clean can harm your health
Pity Pope Francis. When video footage emerged last month of him repeatedly pulling his right hand away as worshipper after worshipper moved forward from a long queue to kiss his ring, conservatives blasted him for disrespecting church tradition. The Pope later explained he was simply trying to reduce the risk of his flock picking up […]
Teeth whitening products can harm protein-rich tooth layer
Americans spend more than a billion dollars on teeth whitening products each year. Although these products can make smiles brighter, new research shows that they might also be causing tooth damage. In three new studies, researchers found that hydrogen peroxide, the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, can damage the protein-rich dentin tissue found beneath […]
Being too intelligent and easygoing may harm chances of finding love
Intelligence and easygoingness are commonly regarded as attractive qualities in a prospective mate, but is there a point at which elevated levels of these characteristics start to become less attractive? The answer appears to be yes, according to new research carried out by The University of Western Australia. The lead author of the paper, UWA […]
FYI: White Wine Could Be Doing More Harm Than You Think
Let’s be honest – we’re always happy to rave about wine’s slated health benefits but a little less inclined to have a closer look at the drawbacks of our favourite drop. And unfortunately, white wine has been found to have a few of them. A recent study, published in the Journal of the American Academy […]