Antibiotics, which turn life-threatening infections into minor nuisances, are considered the single biggest advance in modern medicine. But imagine if the supply of antibiotics to the United States was suddenly cut off. American national security officials are worrying about that scenario as they come to grips with this little understood fact: The vast majority of… Read More »
These guys have a very thin coat and barely shed. These antibodies protect you from unwanted invaders that could make you sick what dogs cause most allergies cause an infection. But what doesn’t seem to be a factor is a dog’s breed. Anecdotally, dogs with certain characteristics–non-shedding coats, short hair, small size–are reported to be… Read More »
Social distancing would be needed for “at least half of the year” to stop intensive care units being overwhelmed, according to the government’s scientific advisers. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) recommended alternating between more and less strict measures for most of a year. Strict measures include school closures and social distancing for everyone.… Read More »
COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, often causes only mild symptoms or in some cases none at all. But a small percentage get severely ill, and some die. New research is identifying who is at most risk for serious illness. Most vulnerable are the elderly, as well as people with cardiovascular disease, diabetes,… Read More »
From plastics to pesticides, it seems like every week delivers fresh news about the dangers of endocrine disruptors — chemicals in the environment that alter the body’s hormones and can lead to reproductive, developmental, neurologic and immune problems, and cancer. Industry regulation and individual consumer choice can reduce exposure to such chemicals, but there are… Read More »