Of the many things that COVID-19 has made abundantly clear to us, surely one of them is a newfound realization that public health has become increasingly complex. Understanding the challenges to public health—that is, the task of guarding the well-being of the U.S. population—is more essential now than ever. As an engineer, design futurist, and graduate program director,…
Could Many Covid-19 Deaths Have Been Prevented?
In recent weeks and months, there’s been an upshot of studies(1) demonstrating the benefits of vitamin D against COVID-19. More than 200 doctors, scientists, and leading authorities have signed an open letter(2) calling for increased use of vitamin D in the fight against COVID-19. “Research shows low vitamin D levels almost certainly promote COVID-19 infections,…
Your Last Chance to Store Extra Nutrients Before the Coming Spring
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
When Food Is Medicine
I was an incredibly picky eater as a kid. Dinnertime was a stressful battle between me, my parents, and the green stuff on my plate—most of which came from a can or the freezer and was cooked to within an inch of its life. It wasn’t until I discovered spinach salad with creamy ranch dressing…
Stretching Is More Beneficial Than Walking to Lower High Blood Pressure
Those looking to lower their blood pressure may find that stretching is more beneficial than walking. A new study from the University of Saskatchewan has found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure. According to new figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of all American…
The Fascinating Story of Placebos
According to “Plato in Twelve Volumes” published by Harvard University Press, for headaches, Plato prescribed “a certain leaf, but there was a charm to go with the remedy; and if one uttered the charm at the moment of its application, the remedy made one perfectly well; but without the charm, there was no efficacy in…
5 Strategies for Cultivating Hope This Year
The raging coronavirus pandemic, along with political turbulence and uncertainty, have overwhelmed many of us. From almost the start of 2020, people were faced with bleak prospects as illness, death, isolation, and job losses became unwelcome parts of our reality. Indeed, all through these times, both the dark and bright sides of human nature were evident…
New Year, Old You: How to Find Yourself in 2021
Last year, I got to go to my sister-in-law’s wedding. At the reception, as people were finishing up their dinner and cake, the DJ got the music going and everyone made their way to the dance floor. I grabbed my 5-year-old son’s hand, walked onto the floor, and started to twirl him around. We danced…
Lonely Care Worker Ditches Comfort Food, Sheds 240 Pounds, Would ‘Love to Start Dating’
When Jenny Irons joined a body-slimming club to support her sister, she never expected the diet and exercise to transform her own life—a life that has now been thoroughly changed. Almost 240 pounds (approx. 109 kg) lighter, Jenny is no longer depressed and hiding behind baggy clothes. Furthermore, she’s even ready to look for love. Jenny,…
Moderna Develops New CCP Virus Vaccine for South African Variant
January 26, 2021
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Moderna announced on Jan. 25 that it had developed a new CCP virus vaccine to combat a new South African variant of the virus, with plans to advance it into a phase one study. “Out of an abundance of caution and leveraging the flexibility of our mRNA platform, we are advancing an emerging variant booster candidate against…
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