Doom, gloom, and misery are everywhere. COVID-19 has rocked our world and many people remain afraid of the virus. In innocence, ignorance, or even knowingly, many have allowed fear to become the idol that they serve. But there may be an overlooked silver lining here. Rebel that I am, I decided to survey people about…
Antibiotics May Alter Infant Brain Development: Study
A new study published in a special issue of the journal iScience links low doses of antibiotics around birth to significant changes in the infant microbiome. The study, conducted on mice, also linked antibiotic exposure to important changes in gene expression in parts of the brain responsible for neurodevelopment. This research, “Effects of Early-Life Penicillin…
Teething Does Not Cause …
Many studies have confirmed that teething does not cause irritability, chewing, drooling, coughing or diarrhea and only very rarely causes fever. Yet parents are frequently concerned that their otherwise healthy babies are drooling, chewing on everything they can get in their mouths, or have diarrhea, vomiting, or symptoms of colds. Even more troublesome, some parents…
Seeing the Full Picture
I almost got into an accident. It was Monday evening, and there was a line of cars in front of me in the turning lane. When the last car got over, I moved forward. The light was still green for me, but it was likely “left turn yield on green” for the other side. A…
How Zinc Can Boost Your Immune Health
Zinc is essential for the normal development and function of your immune system, as it protects against susceptibility to pathogens, mediates natural killer cells, activates T-lymphocytes, regulates macrophages, and is central to DNA replication. You have at least 300 enzymes that require zinc to function normally. Evidence shows zinc helps protect the body from COVID-19…
Heard of Golden Milk or Turmeric Tea?
Golden milk, or turmeric tea, has been gaining some steam in Western culture in recent years. The Indian drink with roots in Ayurvedic medicine may help boost immunity and offer other benefits that could keep you healthy this season. The bright yellow drink is traditionally made with warm cow’s milk, turmeric, and other spices such…
Not All Aches and Pains Are Created Equal
Aches and pains are one of the drawbacks of aging. Regardless of your physical condition, some knee, neck, or back pain seems to be unavoidable. Sometimes it’s nothing. Maybe you slept in an awkward position, spent a lot of time on your legs, or really taxed your muscles with a good workout. But other times,…
Small Changes You Can Make Today to Prevent Weight Gain
Between the ages of 20 and 55, most adults gain between 1 and 2 lbs (.5 kg to 1 kg) per year, which could see some people become overweight or obese over time. This weight gain isn’t usually the result of overeating large amounts of food. Instead, it’s usually caused by eating a small amount—around…
6 Causes of Burnout at Work
Job burnout is on the rise, according to several surveys. People are feeling emotionally exhausted, detached from their work and colleagues, and less productive and efficacious. This makes them more likely to suffer health consequences, need sick days, and quit their jobs. Not too surprisingly, burnout has become even more prevalent during the pandemic, particularly…
Appeals Court Refuses to Stop Maine Vaccine Mandate, Organization Mulls Turning to Supreme Court
October 16, 2021
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The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday refused to issue an emergency injunction to stop Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The three-judge panel of the Boston-based court issued a one-sentence statement saying the request was denied without an explanation, The Bangor Daily News reported. A final ruling will likely be issued next week, according…
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